Extension of the Timeline for Submission of Comments and Suggestions on Draft National Electricity Policy, 2026 – EQ
Summary:
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**Key Details:**
1. **Background:** The Ministry of Power initially circulated the Draft National Electricity Policy, 2026, to all stakeholders on January 20, 2026. The original deadline for submitting comments and suggestions was set for thirty days later, on February 19, 2026.
2. **Reason for Extension:** The Ministry received multiple requests from various stakeholders who needed more time to thoroughly examine and analyze the detailed provisions of the new draft policy.
3. **New Deadline:** In response to these requests, and with the approval of the competent authority, the Ministry has extended the submission deadline by one month. The new final date for receipt of comments and suggestions is **March 19, 2026**.
4. **Distribution:** The document is a circular addressed to a wide and comprehensive list of stakeholders in India’s power and energy sector. This includes:
– **Government Bodies:** Secretaries of key ministries (New and Renewable Energy, Housing and Urban Affairs), the Railway Board, the Central Electricity Authority, and state-level power/energy departments.
– **Regulatory Commissions:** Central and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions.
– **Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs):** CMDs of power sector PSUs like SECI, and state-level power generation and distribution companies (GENCOs/DISCOMS).
– **Industry & Associations:** Power exchanges (IEX, PXIL), industry bodies (FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, PHDCCI), and sector-specific associations for solar, wind, and power producers.
– **Other Entities:** Research groups (PRAYAS), academic experts, and SME associations.
5. **Instructions for Information:**
– The memo is to be shared with the personal secretaries of the Minister for Power and other high-ranking ministry officials for their information.
– The Technical Director of the NIC Cell is instructed to upload this notice on the Ministry of Power’s official website under the “Current Notices” section to ensure public dissemination.
### Business Summary
**To:** All Key Stakeholders in the Indian Power Sector
**From:** Ministry of Power, Government of India
**Subject:** More Time to Comment on Draft National Electricity Policy 2026
The Ministry of Power has extended the deadline for submitting feedback on the draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026. The new deadline is **March 19, 2026**.
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