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Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 sent to Cabinet for consultation

3 sources · first seen 14:32 24 Sept · updated 20:42 24 Sept

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  • The draft policy has been submitted for Cabinet consultation
  • The policy aims to enhance power supply
  • The policy could shape investment conditions for Indian power generators and transmission companies

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Draft National Electricity Policy 2026

The Power Ministry submitted the draft National Electricity Policy 2026 to the Cabinet for consultation, aiming to enhance power supply. Proposals include promoting competition in electricity supply and allowing multiple distribution licensees.

Thursday, 24 September

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    Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 sent to Cabinet, proposes multiple power distributors
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3 reports · earliest 14:32
Economic TimesPower ministry sends draft National Electricity Policy 2026 to Cabinet: Secy Pankaj Agarwal14:32MoneycontrolDraft electricity policy sent to cabinet for discussion, says power secy Pankaj Agarwal16:46Business StandardDraft of electricity policy sent to Cabinet: Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal20:42