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Banning power equipment imports from China, Pakistan: R K Singh
He further said state discoms should not give orders for supply of equipment to Chinese firms
Peak power deficit in April-June at 0.7 pc, says Power Minister R K Singh
As much as 170.76GW electricity was supplied during peak hours against the demand of 171.97 GW during the quarter.
All electricity meters to be smart prepaid in 3 years, says R K Singh
Singh also advised the officials of the ministry to consider making such meters mandatory after a particular date.
Achievements in 48 months under BJP 'eye opener', says R K Singh
He said all the 4 crore families would have power connection by December this year.
All families to get electricity connection by Dec, says R K Singh
He also said the govt is preponing the deadline for achieving 24X7 Power for all target by three month to December 31, 2018.
Power minister supports tax incentives for electric vehicles
Power ministry will also do away with cross subsidy in proposed power tariff policy to promote e-mobility.
Govt to achieve target of 100 GW of solar power by 2022: Singh
Trajectory of bidding of the rest of solar power capacity has been finalised as 20,000 MW in 2017-18.
India to fine firms for blackouts, crack down on electricity theft
Government launched a $2.3 billion project in September to provide whole population with power by end of 2018.