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Power Ministry Sends Draft NEP 2026 to Cabinet for Inter-Ministerial Discussion
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News18•24-09-2026, 14:30
Power Ministry Sends Draft NEP 2026 to Cabinet for Inter-Ministerial Discussion
- •The draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 has been sent to the Union Cabinet for inter-ministerial consultation, according to Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal.
- •The policy aims to achieve financial turnaround and commercial viability of the electricity sector, ensuring adequate power availability, reliable supply, and meeting peak demand.
- •Designed in line with the Viksit Bharat vision 2047, NEP 2026 addresses new challenges such as grid management and building transmission systems, unlike the 2005 policy which focused on access and shortages.
- •With 300 gigawatts of non-fossil energy already achieved, the new policy emphasizes grid stability and efficient utilization of grid capacity amidst increasing fluctuations.
- •Steps are being taken to develop chips for smart meters domestically to enhance the value chain, with developers and manufacturers actively engaged in design.
Key Questions Answered
The draft of the National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 has been submitted to the Union Cabinet for inter-ministerial consultations.
The policy aims to achieve financial turnaround and commercial viability in the electricity sector, ensure adequate and reliable power supply, meet peak demand, and address modern challenges like grid management and transmission system development. It aligns with the Viksit Bharat vision 2047.
The last National Electricity Policy was previously notified in 2005, when the electricity sector faced different challenges such as electricity access and shortages.
