Ministry of Power

What Ministry of Power does

The Ministry of Power is a Government of India ministry responsible for policy, planning, and development of India's electricity sector, operating under Entry 38 of List III (Concurrent subject) of the Constitution and the Electricity Act 2003. It functions as an independent ministry since 2 July 1992, headquartered at Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi. The Ministry's portfolio spans Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, executed through flagship schemes (Saubhagya, DDUGJY, IPDS, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme), Public Sector Undertakings led by POWERGRID (Maharatna CPSU, 51.34% GoI-owned), and nodal agencies REC and PFC. The national grid — operationalized as One Nation One Grid One Frequency in 2013 — comprises approximately 494,732 ckm of transmission lines and 1,350,953 MVA of transformation capacity as of April 2025, with inter-regional transfer capacity of 118,740 MW and consistent 99%+ network availability.

Core technical assets include dedicated renewable integration infrastructure (Green Energy Corridor Phase-II), international grid interconnections with Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, smart grid components (digital substations, smart metering, BESS), and technology collaborations such as the ISRO Spatial Decision Support System and the IIT Kanpur-developed Substation Inspection Robot. The Ministry does not sell commercial products; rather, it disburses Government of India budget allocations, with the RDSS carrying a Rs.3,03,758 crore outlay over FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26 and Saubhagya totaling Rs.16,320 crore. Underlying commercial revenue is generated by CPSUs such as POWERGRID, which reported Rs.46,913 crore FY 2023-24 turnover. The Ministry's GTM is government-to-government: policies and funds flow through State Governments, State Transmission Utilities, DISCOMs, and citizens via Saubhagya-style last-mile electrification that connected 262.84 lakh households.

Name

Ministry of Power

Legal name

Ministry of Power, Government of India

Website

https://powermin.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Power is the Government of India ministry responsible for electricity sector policy, planning, and development, executing flagship schemes (Saubhagya, DDUGJY, IPDS, RDSS) and overseeing the national grid (~494,732 ckm transmission, 118,740 MW inter-regional capacity) through CPSUs such as POWERGRID and state DISCOMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Power Sector Administration

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (926130), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Power Districts & State/Provincial Utilities (EUADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Structuring & Offtake (PPAs, CfDs, Corporate PPAs, Merchant Strategy) (EUAMAAAE), Network Upgrades & Capacity Additions (Reconductoring, Rebalancing, Voltage Optimization) (EUAEACAN), SCADA/DMS/OMS Integration, Upgrades & Managed Services (EUAEANAE), Substations, Transformers & Grid Step-Up Facilities (EHV Substations, GSU Transformers) (EUAMAFAE)

Keywords

• Electricity policy regulation
• Power sector schemes
• National grid transmission
• Renewable energy integration
• Rural electrification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Ministry operates through annual budget allocations from Government of India. Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme has outlay of Rs.3,03,758 crore over FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. Saubhagya scheme outlay is Rs.16,320 crore including Gross Budgetary Support of Rs.12,320 crore. Green Energy Corridor Phase-II (ISTS) cost Rs.20,773.70 crore with 40% central financial assistance.
2. POWERGRID Commercial Operations: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSU under Ministry of Power, generates commercial revenue from transmission services. FY 2023-24 turnover was Rs.46,913 crore with net profit of Rs.15,573 crore.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Power is the Government of India's apex policy-making body for the electricity sector, responsible for formulating electricity policy, designing and funding national schemes (Saubhagya, DDUGJY, IPDS, UDAY, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, Green Energy Corridor), and overseeing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution through Public Sector Undertakings (POWERGRID, NTPC, NHPC, PFC, REC). It administers universal electrification, energy conservation via the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, and cross-border electricity trade with South Asian neighbours under SAARC and BIMSTEC frameworks.

Product overview

Ministry of Power operates as a government ministry managing India's electricity sector through a portfolio of core services and government schemes. The portfolio includes Generation, Transmission (via POWERGRID), and Distribution services, supported by schemes like the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (Rs.3,03,758 crore), SAUBHAGYA for household electrification, DDUGJY, and IPDS. Energy Conservation and Energy Transition initiatives are administered through Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) with Standards & Labeling programmes. POWERGRID, a Maharatna CPSU, operates the National Grid infrastructure including the Green Energy Corridor for renewable integration. International power exchange services connect India with Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Generation (Power Generation Services) Policy and oversight for electricity generation in India, including grid-connected renewable sources. Generation capacity increased from 1110.458 BU during 2014-15 to 1173.603 BU during 2015-16.
• Transmission (Power Transmission Infrastructure) Inter-state and intra-state power transmission infrastructure connecting generating stations to distribution systems across India, primarily executed through POWERGRID. India's transmission network consists of approximately 4,94,732 ckm of transmission lines and 13,50,953 MVA of transformation capacity as of April 2025.
• Distribution (Power Distribution Services) Power distribution services and improvement schemes, including the National Electricity Fund offering interest subsidies to promote capital investment in the distribution sector by public and private power utilities.
• Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme A reforms-based and results-linked scheme with an outlay of Rs. 3,03,758 crore over five years (FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26) aimed at improving quality, reliability, and affordability of power supply through a financially sustainable and operationally efficient distribution sector. Implementation involves pre-qualifying criteria and performance benchmarks tied to funding.
• Energy Conservation and Energy Transition Initiatives under the Energy Conservation Act 2001 administered through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), including the Standards & Labelling Programme covering 21 equipment/appliances, energy conservation building codes, and the PAT (Perform, Achieve, Trade) scheme for industries.
• SAUBHAGYA (Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana) Universal electrification initiative launched in October 2017 providing free metered connections for economically poor households and connections at a Rs. 500 charge (adjustable in 10 monthly installments) for others. The scheme achieved electrification of 262.84 lakh households by March 2019.
• National Electricity Fund (Interest Subsidy Scheme) Interest subsidy scheme providing interest subsidies linked with reform measures on loans taken by public and private power utilities for capital investment in the distribution sector.
• DDUGJY (Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana) Government scheme for strengthening of transmission, sub-transmission and distribution systems in rural areas of India.
• IPDS (Integrated Power Development Scheme) Government scheme for the strengthening of urban distribution infrastructure across India.
• UDAY (Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana) Government scheme for the financial and operational turnaround of state electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs).
• National Grid (One Nation One Grid One Frequency) Nationwide synchronous power grid interconnecting all five regional grids, enabling One Nation One Grid One Frequency operations with 4,94,732 ckm of transmission lines and 13,50,953 MVA transformation capacity as of April 2025. The southern grid was synchronized in 2014 via the 765 kV Raichur-Solapur line.
• Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Dedicated transmission infrastructure for large-scale solar and wind power plants, comprising both Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and Intra-State (InSTS) components along with Renewable Energy Management Centres (REMC). Phase-I (ISTS) commissioned 3,200 ckm of lines and 17,000 MVA substations in March 2020.
• Cross-Border Power Exchange Cross-border electricity trade services with neighbouring countries — Nepal (11kV to 400kV, ~700 MW trade), Bhutan (400kV/220kV/132kV, ~2000 MW import), Bangladesh (400kV, HVDC back-to-back 2x500 MW, 1160 MW), and Myanmar (11kV, 3 MW). Sri Lanka interconnection is under discussion.
• POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India Limited) Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of Power responsible for bulk inter-state power transmission across India, operating approximately 1,80,239 ckm of Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission lines, 283 EHV AC and HVDC substations, and 5,64,961 MVA of transformation capacity as of April 30, 2025. FY 2023-24 turnover was Rs. 46,913 crore with net profit of Rs. 15,573 crore.
• Research and Training (Power Sector) Organised training activities for increasing the knowledge and skills of personnel working in India's power sector, delivered through dedicated training institutions under the Ministry of Power.

Quantifiable outcome

• Peak power demand met without shortage at ~256 GW
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Neighboring Countries (Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2018Guidelines for Import/Export (Cross Border) of Electricity-2018 issued. India connected with Nepal (11kV-400kV lines, ~700 MW), Bhutan (400kV/220kV/132kV, ~2000 MW), Bangladesh (400kV, HVDC 2x500 MW, 1160 MW), Myanmar (11kV, 3 MW). Sri Lanka interconnection under discussion.
• BIMSTEC Member StatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2018MoU for establishment of BIMSTEC Grid Interconnection signed during 4th BIMSTEC Summit in Kathmandu, Nepal. Member countries: Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal. Framework for cross-border electricity trade and regional electricity network development.
• SAARC Member StatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2014SAARC Framework Agreement on Energy Cooperation (Electricity) signed by all member states including India at 18th SAARC Summit in Nepal. Objectives include integrated operation of regional grid across SAARC and cross-border trade of electricity on voluntary basis.
• POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaharatna CPSU under Ministry of Power. Key transmission infrastructure entity with 1,80,239 ckm EHV lines, 283 substations, 5,64,961 MVA transformation capacity. Implements national grid projects, Green Energy Corridor, NERPSIP. 51.34% GoI ownership.
• ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)supportingTechnology or IntegrationMoU signed in 2024 to create Spatial Decision Support System for transmission tower management, featuring geospatial dashboard and disaster analysis tools, alongside vegetation monitoring along transmission corridors.
• IIT KanpursupportingTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration for development of Substation Inspection Robot. Successfully conducted field trial in 2024.
• PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) and REC Transmission Projects Company Limited (RECTPCL)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAppointed as Bid Process Coordinators (BPC) for carrying out competitive bidding process for inter-state transmission projects under Tariff Based Competitive Bidging (TBCB).

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NTPC Limited: India's largest power generator and a key CPSU under the Ministry of Power. Comparable as a publicly listed state-owned utility executing the Ministry's generation capacity and energy transition strategy.
• Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (UK): UK ministerial department responsible for energy policy, security of supply, and net-zero delivery. Comparable as a national ministry executing integrated energy strategy across generation, networks, and transition.
• State Grid Corporation of China: World's largest utility, operating China's national and ultra-high-voltage transmission grid. Comparable as a national-scale transmission operator and technology developer under state direction with similar regulatory mandate.
• U.S. Department of Energy: U.S. federal cabinet department overseeing national energy policy, grid modernization, and energy R&D. Comparable as a national government body with broad mandate over electricity generation, transmission, and efficiency.
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): U.S. independent federal regulator of interstate electricity transmission and wholesale energy markets. Comparable as a national-level power sector regulator that sets policy and adjudicate tariffs across federal/state jurisdictions.
• Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID): Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power and the Central Transmission Utility of India. Comparable as the dominant transmission asset developer and operator implementing the Ministry's grid infrastructure policies at pan-India scale.

Direct peers

• Central Electricity Authority (India): Statutory body under the Ministry of Power responsible for technical coordination and planning of India's power sector. Directly comparable as the ministry's principal technical arm for grid planning, standards, and generation/transmission coordination.
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE): Statutory body under the Ministry of Power administering the Energy Conservation Act 2001, including Standards & Labeling, ECBC, and PAT scheme. Closely comparable as a direct implementing arm of the Ministry's energy efficiency mandate.
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (India): Sister central ministry governing India's renewable energy policy, including solar, wind, and storage. Together with Ministry of Power, it co-owns the energy transition mandate under the Government of India.

Others

• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): Intergovernmental organization supporting countries in their energy transition. Comparable as an international coordinating body that shapes renewable energy policy frameworks, with overlapping G20/SAARC/BIMSTEC multilateral engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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