Power Minister Manohar Lal said AI and machine learning applications will be central to improving efficiency reliability and consumer engagement in power distribution.
India’s total installed power capacity has crossed 5.05 lakh MW, with non-fossil fuel sources now surpassing fossil-fuel-based capacity for the first time, the Government informed the Rajya Sabha.
Strategic insights into the global energy transition.
Strategic insights into the global energy transition.
Strategic insights into the global energy transition.
The Government has reported significant improvements in transparency, biometric authentication and subsidy delivery under the PAHAL scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
MNRE has clarified that no advisory has been issued to pause renewable energy financing, while urging lenders to adopt a calibrated approach across the solar manufacturing value chain.
Karnataka has installed 14,151 rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, benefitting 22,313 households, according to data submitted in the Rajya Sabha.
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has outlined progress on India’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme under the Nuclear Energy Mission, besides confirming discussions with Russia’s Rosatom on possible collaboration in nuclear projects and equipment localisation.
The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 introduces structural reforms to India’s distribution framework, including cost-reflective tariffs, regulated competition and stronger regulatory powers.
The government has launched a ₹100-crore Call for Proposals to support biomass-based green hydrogen pilots under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, expanding clean-tech innovation and diversifying hydrogen production pathways.
The government told the Rajya Sabha that India’s refining capacity will rise by 2030, supported by expanded biofuel, green hydrogen and liquefied natural gas initiatives.
