Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 Tightens Performance Benchmarks for DISCOMs
The proposed regulations are open for public consultation
January 21, 2026
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The Ministry of Power has released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP), 2026, for public consultation, aiming to align India’s power sector with the country’s long-term energy transition goals. The central vision of NEP 2026 is to ensure a reliable, affordable, and high-quality 24×7 electricity supply through a financially viable and environmentally sustainable power sector.
