Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 sent to Union Cabinet

The Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 has been sent to the Union Cabinet for inter-ministerial consultation.

• Policy: National Electricity Policy 2026
• Objective: Support the goal of a developed India by 2047
• Non-fossil fuel-based power capacity: India has reached 300 GW
• Key focus: Grid management and transmission infrastructure
• Domestic manufacturing of chips for smart meters is being pursued