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Respect for human rights inherent in Indian way of life: Minister RK Singh

Union power minister Energy RK Singh said that respecting human rights has been inherent in the Indian way of life since time immemorial, and much before these were defined by the West

Power demand has jumped by record 45,000 MW per day amid heatwave: RK Singh

India's power demand this year has jumped by a record 40,000-45,000 MW per day as an intense heat wave sweeps through northern parts of the country

Gencos have started coal import related process, says power minister

Replying to a question on the issue, the minister said "most of the states have started (the process), in fact every state has started."

PM Modi to release 11th installment of PM-KISAN benefits on Tuesday

According to the Ministry, PM Modi will interact with beneficiaries of about 16 schemes spanning nine departments of the Government of India.

India, Germany ink pact on green hydrogen during Modi's Berlin visit

Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy R K Singh and German Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Change Robert Habeck signed the joint declaration virtually

Maximum all-India power demand met surpasses 201 GW: Power ministry

The demand surpassed last year's maximum demand met of 200.539 GW which occurred on July 7, 2021

Centre allows tolling of up to 25% for thermal power plants

Cabinet clears use of land not meant for coal mining

Guwahati: Power Minister RK Singh holds review meeting with NEEPCO

At the meeting, the Union Power Minister appreciated the rapid capacity addition and substantial increase in green energy generation by NEEPCO

PLI funding for solar manufacturing to be raised to Rs 24,000 cr: Minister

The government will soon enhance the funding under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the domestic solar cells and module manufacturing to Rs 24,000 crore from the existing Rs 4,500 crore to make India an exporting nation. "We brought the PLI scheme (for solar cells and modules) worth Rs 4,500 crore. We invited bids and we got 54,500 MW manufacturing capacity of solar equipment. We asked the government to sanction Rs 19,000 crore more under the PLI, which was approved (in-principle). Now we would have a PLI of Rs 24,000 crore. We would be exporting solar equipment," Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh told PTI. The minister also informed that at present solar module manufacturing capacity in the country is 8,800 MW while the solar cell manufacturing capacity is 2,500 MW. In April this year, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 4,500 crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing capacity of solar PV modules. The scheme is ..

India, Denmark agree on further engaging in renewable energy

Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh on Thursday met his Danish counterpart Dan Jrgensen where both agreed on further engagement in renewable energy, especially offshore wind and green hydrogen. "Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy R K Singh met with Dan Jrgensen, Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, here today (Thursday)," the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said in a statement. Both the ministers agreed to further engagement in renewable energy, especially offshore wind and green hydrogen, it added. In the meeting, from the India side, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Bhagwanth Khuba, MNRE Secretary Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi and other senior officials of the ministries of power and MNRE were also present. The Danish minister was also accompanied by a delegation of officials. Singh underlined to the Danish side that energy transition towards green is an important part of India's policy. He pointed out that ...

Rural average power supply duration rose to 18.5 hours a day: R K Singh

He mentioned that the 100 per cent village electrification has been achieved 13 days before target while 100 pet cent household electrification has been achieved under Saubhagya scheme

Green hydrogen may soon be a must for fertiliser, refinery units: R K Singh

Plan is to replace use of imported ammonia in farming, petroleum, steel and other sectors; Gadkari bats for all govt vehicles to go electric

Power Min launches energy efficiency labels for air compressors, UHD TVs

Power Minister RK Singh on Monday launched Bureau of Energy Efficiency's star labelling programme for air compressors and ultra high definition televisions (UHD TV)

Govt to provide liberal funding to make J&K power-surplus: Union minister

Union minister R K Singh has said the Centre would spend "liberally" to tap the immense potential of the Union Territory in the sector to make it a power-surplus region

To revive discoms, improved UDAY may be announced in Budget: Power Min

Targeting to cut discom losses to below 15 per cent, he said power would be sold on strong financial mechanism and the states would decide on their own subsidies

Power ministry has asked states to lower tariffs for discoms: R K Singh

Earlier this year, the government has taken steps such as mandatory issuance of letter of credit to generating companies by discoms and single-day payment

R K Singh: A new minister in Modi govt and the man who once arrested Advani

The 1975 batch IAS officer joined the BJP after his retirement in 2013