Sarkari Data
MinistriesCentral GovernmentApex: Union Cabinet of India

Ministry of Power

The Ministry of Power is responsible for national electricity policy, power generation, transmission, distribution infrastructure, grid management, and energy efficiency standards across India.

CategoryMinistries
JurisdictionCentral Government
Official Websitepowermin.gov.in

Permanent Role & Statutory Function

Apex policy and regulatory authority governing the generation, transmission, distribution, and tariff framework of electrical power under the Electricity Act, 2003.

Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities

1

Administration of the Electricity Act 2003 and national electricity policy

2

Strengthening the national power grid through Power Grid Corporation (POWERGRID) and POSOCO/Grid-India

3

Universal household electrification and rural distribution strengthening (RDSS)

4

Promotion of energy conservation and star rating of electrical appliances through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

5

Integration of renewable energy into the national grid

Major Organizations, Subordinate Bodies & Statutory Boards

Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
NTPC Limited
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
Power Finance Corporation (PFC)

Citizen Public Services Delivered

BEE Star Label Verification
National Power Portal (NPP)
MERIT India (Merit Order Dispatch)
GARV Rural Electrification Portal

Related Identity & Citizen Documents

No direct citizen identity document requirements mapped for this institutional body.

Flagship Schemes & Initiatives

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)
Saubhagya Scheme
Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme

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