Govt asks States to ensure surplus power is sold in market

[ad_1] As mercury starts soaring, pushing higher demand for electricity, the Power Ministry on Monday asked States to ensure that generating companies (Gencos) offer surplus power in the market so that un-requisitioned electricity can be utilised in areas facing shortage.“It...

Consumers have right to 24×7 power, penalties for gratuitous load shedding: RK Singh

[ad_1] Emphasising that uninterrupted power supply is a basic right, Power Minister R K Singh said the government has empowered the consumer with provisions to penalise gratuitous and deliberate load shedding.In an exclusive interview with businessline, the Power Minister underlined...