India can save $7 bn per annum by use of LED bulbs: Piyush Goyal
India can save up to USD 7 billion (about Rs 43,750 crore) annually by replacing incandescent lamps with energy efficient LED bulbs, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
Mar 27, 2015, 16:52 PM IST
Govt to train 7 lakh people by 2018 to meet power sector needs
The government aims to train as many as 7 lakh people for various segments in power generation in line with its ambitious plans of producing 1,75,000 MW renewable energy 2022.
Mar 04, 2015, 12:44 PM IST
Electricity Act amendments to come into effect by April: Goyal
The proposed amendments to the existing Act will promote competition, efficiency, and improvement in the supply of electricity in the country resulting in capacity addition and benefit to the consumers.
Feb 06, 2015, 23:32 PM IST
Coal stock position improves at thermal power plants: CEA
This data showed that 50 thermal power stations had fuel stocks for less than seven days of which 30 stations were left with less than four days of stock.
Jan 01, 2015, 16:39 PM IST
Open up coal sector to enhance production: Advisory Group
Opening up of the coal sector and upgradation of state-run Coal India and its subsidiaries are vital for scaling up domestic production of the dry fuel, says a report submitted to the government on Monday.
Dec 22, 2014, 13:18 PM IST
Controversies, concerns and cancellations: Coalbazaari in 2014
The companies that had got these mines claim to have invested close to Rs three lakh crore in the coalblocks and further Rs four lakh crore in their end-use plants.
Dec 21, 2014, 12:32 PM IST
Govt may not give free power to coal producing states: Goyal
The government may not provide free power to coal producing states of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh on account of negative impact of industrial activity in these states.
Dec 15, 2014, 16:30 PM IST
Cabinet may take up Electricity (Amendment) Act soon
The Cabinet may soon take up Ministry of Power's proposal to make necessary changes to the Electricity Act 2003.
Dec 10, 2014, 14:28 PM IST
Govt to clear $2 bn transmission projects in the south
The government will soon clear transmission projects worth USD 2 billion in the Southern region and has sought greater private participation to meet its target of USD 50 billion investments in the segment over the next five years.
Dec 07, 2014, 11:16 AM IST
Will ensure 24x7 power to all Indians by March 2019: Goyal
Reiterating the promise of 24x7 electricity to all by 2019, Power Minister Piyush Goyal today said use of information technology will help in achieving the target.
Dec 05, 2014, 16:24 PM IST
Goyal defends not imposing anti-dumping duty on solar panel
Defending government's decision not to impose anti-dumping duty on solar panels, Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said domestic gear makers had 'suo-moto' withdrawn their demand for such a levy.
Sep 11, 2014, 14:24 PM IST
Coal based power output rise about 22% in 100 days: Goyal
Power and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal said that coal shortage at power stations was due to stocks being consumed faster for higher electricity generation.
Sep 07, 2014, 16:11 PM IST
Govt to continue e-auction of coal even after de-allocation of coal blocks: Goyal
Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that he has inherited a crisis-ridden sector. To correct the situation, "We will ensure quick action after SC decision to get process rolling and enhance coal output to 1 billion tonne by 2019," Goyal said.
Sep 07, 2014, 13:45 PM IST
Govt may consider auctioning 8 coal blocks
The government may consider auctioning eight coal mines which have reserves of 1,773 million tonnes (MT) and are located in Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Maharashtra.
Sep 04, 2014, 14:57 PM IST
29 hydro power projects await CWC evaluation: Goyal
As per the existing guidelines of CWC for multipurpose projects, appraisals are to be completed within 6 months for the states where the Central Design Organisation exists.
Aug 11, 2014, 15:26 PM IST
Goyal asks CIL for action plan to liquidate 39 MT coal
Coal and Power Minister Piyush Goyal has asked CIL to prepare an action plan by next month to liquidate 39 million tonnes of stock, as nearly half the thermal power plants in the country are reeling under fuel shortages with less than seven days of stocks.
Aug 08, 2014, 15:57 PM IST
Gas-based plants in India not viable: Power Minister
Gas-based plants in India are not viable because there is not enough gas in the country and Naptha-based plants produce costly energy, government said on Thursday blaming inadequate planning for the situation.
Aug 07, 2014, 21:04 PM IST
Power plants face less than 4 days of coal stocks: Goyal
The minister cited reasons like difficulties in supply of coal from CIL subsidiaries due law and order problems and deficient monsoon for low coal stocks at power plants.
Aug 04, 2014, 15:56 PM IST
Coal India misses output target in July
The development comes at a time when the Maharatna firm is drawing flak from across the quarters for missing its output targets.
Aug 04, 2014, 14:28 PM IST
No tiff between CIL, NTPC on 3rd party sampling of coal: Goyal
The issue of third party sampling of coal had also come for discussion during the Coal India board meeting held this month.
Jul 24, 2014, 16:21 PM IST
