Power Ministry Extends Feedback Deadline for Draft National Electricity Policy 2026

The Ministry of Power has extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit feedback on the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 to March 19, from the earlier February 19 date. This extension follows requests for more time to review the draft, which aims to address issues like high losses and debt in distribution companies, non-cost-reflective tariffs, and cross-subsidisation. The policy also focuses on fostering competition, enhancing grid resilience for renewable energy integration, and promoting consumer-centric services.