The Indian Power sector will benefit from a fair and accurate assessment of the true position of the distribution sector which in turn will help in assessing and improving its performance: Shri R.K. Singh. Power Minister congratulates PFC on completing 35 glorious years of formation Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy, Shri R.K. […]
R K Singh elevated to Union Cabinet minister rank
New Delhi : Bureaucrat-turned politician Raj Kumar Singh who steered Modi government’s power sector reforms agenda that made India surplus in electricity, was on Wednesday elevated as a Cabinet Minister from Minister of State rank. Singh was administered oath as Union Cabinet Minister by President of India Ram Nath Kovind this evening. During his tenure, […]
Electricity (Amendment) Bill Likely to be Introduced in Monsoon Session: Power Minister R K Singh
Participating in the virtual BloombergNEF (BNEF) Summit, Power and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said the bill seeks to delicense distribution of electricity. The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021, which enables power consumer to choose from multiple service providers as in the case of telecom services, is likely to be introduced and pushed for passage […]
Electricity Bill Likely to Be Introduced in Monsoon Session: R K Singh
The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021, which enables power consumer to choose from multiple service providers as in the case of telecom services, is likely to be introduced and pushed for passage in the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning in July. New Delhi : The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021, which enables power consumer to choose from […]
Renewable Energy Sector in India Gets $70 Bn Investment in 7 Years
This assumes significance in view of India’s ambitious target of having 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2022. Power Minister R K Singh has said that as much as USD 70 billion (about Rs 5.2 lakh crore) has been invested in renewable energy across the country in the past seven years. This assumes significance […]
Green Hydrogen Purchase to be Mandatory For Some Sectors: R K Singh
Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy R K Singh on Tuesday said purchase of green hydrogen will be made mandatory for certain sectors similar to renewable purchase obligation. Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy R K Singh on Tuesday said purchase of green hydrogen will be made mandatory for certain sectors […]
Shri R. K. Singh , Minister of State (I/C) for Power And New & Renewable Energy Calls For Innovative Ways of Expanding Energy Access
Shri Singh urges other countries, especially those in positions of privilege to work ambitiously to support a global energy transition. The UN High level Dialogue on Energy 2021 presents India with an opportunity to share experiences with the entire world : Shri R . K. Singh Minister of State (I/C) for Power and New and […]
Green Hydrogen Purchase to be Made Mandatory: R K Singh
Green hydrogen would be brought under renewable purchase obligation (RPO), Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said on Tuesday. Under RPO, bulk purchasers like discoms, open access consumers and captive users are required to buy a certain proportion of renewable energy out of their total consumption of electricity. They can also […]
Shri R K Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power Reviews Progress of Energy Transition And Energy Efficiency Measures in The Context of Climate Change
Committee/ Group to be set up having members from all relevant Ministries for implementation of roadmap on energy efficiency and low carbon technologies : Shri R. K Singh Ministries to keep focus on sectors with highest emissions intensity and ensure that wastage of energy is minimized. : Shri R. K. Singh Deployment of low carbon […]
Power minister R K Singh meets John Kerry, discusses energy transition and emission reduction
The delegation led by Singh pointed out that India was the only major economy whose energy transition was consonant with a sub two-degree rise in temperature. New Delhi: Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, RK Singh on Wednesday met US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, wherein he discussed India’s […]