“While previous reforms had substantially expanded electricity access through increased generation capacity and nationwide electrification, reliability and quality of supply—particularly in rural areas—continue to remain major concerns.”
Mr. Alok Kumar, Director General, All India Discoms Association (AIDA) and former Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India, in his keynote address, posited India’s energy transition journey, primarily through the twin lenses of affordability and green growth, with emissions reduction emerging as an important co-benefit
With coal accounting for over 70 per cent of India’s electricity generation and reserves estimated at nearly 400 billion tonnes, the discussion examined how coal gasification, coal-to-chemicals pathways, and low-carbon hydrogen production can support the country’s goals of energy security, industrial growth, and decarbonisation
Launching in June 2026, the public lecture series will convene leading voices from policy, diplomacy, science, and industry to address emerging sustainability challenges
India’s defence production and data centre ambitions are increasingly converging on a common challenge: access to reliable power. As demand for clean, uninterrupted, and dependable electricity grows across these strategic sectors, the Policy Dialogue was jointly organised by Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) and Finovista, in association with Manthan
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the crisis represents the “largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market,” with nearly 13–14 million barrels per day of oil exports affected during peak tensions
On the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi held bilateral talks with Japan PM Ishiba with an eye to strengthen bilateral ties in areas of defence, trade & commerce, investment and high-tech technologies
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), as part of rural connectivity, has sanctioned about 17,637 road projects, covering 89,436 km and 2,398 bridges in the region. So far, 16,469 roads, covering 80,933 km and 2,108 bridges have been completed
The 25% tariff rate is however lower than the 26% rate announced on April 2 ‘Liberation Day’ Conference
This CETA deal—one of India’s most significant bilateral trade agreements with a developed nation—opens a new chapter in Indo-UK economic relations, with far-reaching implications for Indian agriculture, trade, and the rural economy
