New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- The Ministry of Power on Wednesday released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 providing for automatic annual revision in tariff.

Available for public feedback, the proposed policy seeks to replace the 2005 framework.

The ministry said that while issues of power access and shortages have largely been addressed, challenges persist in distribution efficiency, tariff rationalisation and the financial health of power utilities.

Demand Growth and Climate Commitments

The draft projects per capita electricity consumption rising to 2,000 kWh by 2030 and over 4,000 kWh by 2047, from 1,460 kWh in 2024-25. It aligns with India's climate goals, including a 45 per cent reduction in emissions intensity from 2005 ...