India considering  billion plan to bail out State power distributors

India considering $12 billion plan to bail out State power distributors

Under the proposal, at least 20% of the State’s total power consumption must be met by private companies and the states must assume part of the retailer’s debt, according to the Power Ministry presentation. File. | Photo Credit: K. Bhagya Prakash India is considering a bailout exceeding ₹1 trillion ($12 billion) for debt-laden State-run power […]

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R. K. Singh asks States, UTs to set up panels for energy transition

R. K. Singh asks States, UTs to set up panels for energy transition

Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R. K. Singh has asked States and Union Territories to set up State-level steering committees for energy transition and make efforts for zero diesel use in the farm sector by 2024. The steering committees will work under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretaries of the respective States/Union […]

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Power Ministry asks all imported coal-based thermal plants to run on full capacity

Power Ministry asks all imported coal-based thermal plants to run on full capacity

Ministry said that “some imported coal-based capacity is still not operating”. Ministry said that “some imported coal-based capacity is still not operating”. The power ministry has directed all imported coal-based plants to run on full capacity amid the ongoing dry fuel shortage at thermal plants crippling electricity generation. In an office order issued in this […]

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