Target for power generation in India is fixed on an annual basis as discussed with all agencies and Grid stations in India. As against the power generation target of 930 BU for the year 2012-13, 911.65 BU has been achieved, which is 98% of the target. The overall electricity generation in power utilities in the country as well as import from Bhutan since the beginning of 9th Plan is as under:    ...........more

In line with the decision of the Government of India to launch Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG (DBTL) Scheme in 20 high Aadhaar coverage districts from 01.06.2013, the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Dr M. Veerappa Moily formally launched the Scheme today at Tumkur, (near Bangalore) to mark the occasion. Karnataka Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah and Shri Nandan Nilekani,...........more

The meeting of the Consultative Committee of Members of parliament for the Ministry of Power was held where Union  Minister of State (I/C) for Power in India, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia apprised the members of the significant contribution made by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) towards development of Indian power sector by undertaking coordinated development of power transmission network along with effective and...........more

The Government  of India has taken various steps to increase the production of coal during the 12th Plan in order to meet the growing demand as also to reduce dependency on import. These steps include emphasis on implementation of new projects and expansion of existing projects, improving coal evacuation and movement, involvement of private sector and achieving close coordination with various line agencies for clearances of projects...........more

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Power of India, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia presented a cheque of Rs. 5 Lakh to Sita Sahu, the winner of two medals at Special Olympics World Summer Games at Athens, Greece held in 2011 in a simple ceremony in New Delhi . He presented the amount on behalf of NTPC Ltd. She won Bronze Medals in 200 M and 1600 M relay race and secured 4th place in 100 M (female) race.  Sita Sahu, a 15 year old...........more

By capping supply of subsidised LPG cylinders, the Government expected not only to save on subsidy, but also reduce misuse/diversion. For most consumers, the issue is not pricing, but availability and getting connections. Dealers in Delhi say though it is difficult to put a number on the misuse/diversion of cylinders, the incidence of regulated customers buying from black market has declined. Besides, the price differential...........more

  The Government of Spain has conferred the Great Cross of Civil merit on Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Minister of New and Renewable Energy.  This is the highest possible honour accorded by the Spanish Government to somebody who is not Head of State or Government.  Dr. Abdullah has been honoured for his efforts to promote sustainable economic development through the promotion of renewable energy.  The honour was...........more

 The government will have to raise the price of heavily subsidised fuels such as diesel, Oil Minister Jaipal Reddy said, indicating that hikes could be announced within a week.  The finance and oil ministries have been lobbying hard for an increase in prices of fuel, warning the cabinet that time was running out to avert a fiscal disaster and a sovereign credit downgrade to junk by global rating agencies. ...........more

The Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah today informed Rajya Sabha that the Setting up of small hydro projects comes under the purview of State Governments. Potential sites are either developed by the state or allotted to private developers for setting up of projects. Dr Abdullah said- During the 11th Plan, a capacity of 1419 MW was added against 536 MW during the 10th Plan. A capacity addition of 2100 MW from...........more

  Making it clear it will not give up nuclear arms until universal disarmament is achieved, India on Wednesday said the weapons had ended attempts by global powers to blackmail it to toe a particular line.  "Nuclear weapons today are integral part of our national security and will remain so, pending non-discriminatory and global nuclear disarmament," External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said.  India'...........more

  Reliance Power unduly gained over Rs 29,000 crore by diverting surplus coal from mines assigned to its Sasan power project, the CAG said Friday, demanding a review of the decision to give a third coal mine to the project. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India in its audit report tabled in Parliament said the post-bid concession of allowing RPL to use excess coal from Sasan project mines in its other projects "not...........more

The Government of India is monitoring the variability of the weather phenomena and development of abnormal weather pattern like drought, flood, flash flood, cyclone, rain induced landslides, heat cold wave, etc. on a continuous basis. Records of past weather events show that extreme values in respect of heavy rainfall, maximum and minimum temperatures, seasonal rainfall etc. remained unsurpassed in many cases.  Heavy rain events...........more

The surface to surface 2000 km range Ballistic Missile AGNI-II was successfully flight tested for the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) today from Wheeler’s Island in Bay of Bengal off Coast of Odisha.  The two stage solid propellant AGNI-II launched as a part of regular strategic Forces Command (SFC) exercise as they reached the pre-designated target point in Bay of Bengal within accuracy of few meters. Two ships located near...........more

"Excellent." That was Sushilkumar Shinde's evaluation of his stint as power minister a day after India suffered the world's biggest blackout, in terms of the number of people affected, under his watch.  Asked by a TV channel how he would rate his performance at the power ministry, Shinde, who assumed charge as home minister on Wednesday, said, " Excellent. Tell me how many villages had been electrified before...........more

The selection process of Retail Outlet (RO) i.e. Petrol Pump dealership has been revised. The major changes proposed pertain to application of the reservation policy as per constitutional provisions. It has now been decided to give 27% reservation to OBC candidates in allotment of RO dealership. Further, with a view to improve transparency and remove discretion in the selection process, the allotment of RO dealership will henceforth be made...........more