UP Power Corp Seeks Rs 3,744 Crore for Distribution Losses
UPPCL requests Rs 3,744.45 crore in UP's supplementary budget to cover losses under the RDSS scheme, despite recent praise for debt reduction. Details inside.
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Congress Slams Modi Govt as 'Name Changer' Over Scheme Renaming
Congress alleges the BJP government renamed over 30 Congress-era schemes, costing ₹5,000 crore. They cite MGNREGA's rebranding as the latest example. Read the full list of renamed initiatives.
Kerala Sthree Suraksha Scheme: Apply for ₹1000 Pension Now
Kerala's Sthree Suraksha Scheme offers ₹1000 monthly pension to unemployed women. Applications open from Dec 22. Check eligibility, required documents, and how to apply online.
India Pharma Targets $500B, Innovation Hub by 2047
India's pharmaceutical industry gears up for a critical 5-year phase from 2026, aiming to become a $500 billion innovation hub by 2047. Learn how it plans to tackle challenges and seize opportunities.
Uttar Pradesh reduces power sector debt by 25%
Uttar Pradesh slashes power sector debt by 25% while India's overall liabilities surge 40%. Discover how UP's fiscal discipline defies the national trend of rising discom debt.
UP Reduces Power Debt by 25%, Defies National Trend
Uttar Pradesh slashes its power sector debt by nearly 25% over five years, standing out as other major states see sharp increases. Discover how UP achieved this financial turnaround.
Himachal Pradesh Notifies Trader Welfare Scheme Statewide
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
Crackdown on Ineligible BPL Card Holders in Karnataka
An editorial calls for Karnataka to urgently review its BPL list, ensuring welfare benefits reach the truly poor and are not misappropriated by the affluent. Read more.
Kerala Women's Safety Scheme: Apply from Dec 22
Kerala's new Women's Safety Scheme offers Rs 1000 monthly aid. Applications open Dec 22 for eligible women aged 35-60. Check eligibility and apply online.
Punjab's Electricity Bill 2025: Public vs Private Risk
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
Hyderabad Gets 100+ Modern Pole-Mounted Power Transformers
TSSPDCL modernises Hyderabad's power grid with over 100 advanced pole-mounted transformers, enhancing safety, saving space, and easing maintenance. Read about the new initiative.
Telangana's ₹1,500 Cr Burden in Viksit Bharat Scheme Shift
Proposed 60:40 funding split for Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission could cost Telangana ₹1,000-1,500 crore yearly. State studies implications as central aid drops. Read more.
Smart Meter Cost May Hike UP Power Bills
Uttar Pradesh electricity bills could rise further if regulators allow discoms to recover smart meter maintenance costs from consumers, contradicting earlier promises of free installation. Learn the details.
Karnataka ESCOMs Overspend Rs 111 Crore: CAG Report
A CAG report reveals Karnataka electricity companies overspent Rs 111 crore on a central project. Discover the audit findings and financial lapses.
Chandigarh: CPDL's Doorstep Power Connection Camp Registers 88
CPDL launches consumer-friendly doorstep camps for new electricity connections in Chandigarh. First camp in Sector 25 sees strong response. Initiative aims for faster, transparent service.
Maharashtra: Rs 2.5 Lakh Aid for Disabled, Inter-Caste Marriages
Maharashtra government announces Rs 2.5 lakh financial aid for marriages where one partner is disabled. Support also extended for inter-caste marriages. Learn about the new scheme's details and eligibility.
DDA offers 25% discount to govt employees for flats
Delhi Development Authority announces a special 25% discount on flats for government employees under the Karmayogi Awas Yojana. Full details on eligibility, application process, and benefits here.
Telangana forms 3rd discom, shifts 29 lakh power connections
Telangana govt creates a third power distribution company, transferring 29 lakh connections and ₹36,000 crore in assets to stabilize finances and ensure free power for agriculture.
Odisha's MKBY Gives Priority to Widow Remarriage
Odisha's Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana prioritizes widow remarriage with Rs 51,000 financial aid. Learn about eligibility, budget, and its social impact.
Bihar officials struggle to recover Rs 10,000 from men
Bihar's Jeevika officials issue notices to three male villagers to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited under a women-only scheme. Read about the administrative error and recovery efforts.
DK Teachers Await Egg Refunds for Midday Meals for 2 Years
Hundreds of Dakshina Kannada teachers have spent from their own pockets for two years to buy eggs for midday meals, awaiting government refunds. Read about their struggle.
YEIDA Raises Plot Size, Income Cap for Affordable Housing
YEIDA revises affordable housing scheme, increasing minimum plot size to 40sqm and income eligibility to Rs 8 lakh. Over 3,800 plots planned across Noida sectors. Read details.
29 UDAN Air Routes Now Operational from Telangana
Telangana gains 30 air routes under UDAN scheme, with 29 already active, enhancing connectivity from Hyderabad to tier-II & III cities. Discover the new flight links.
India Plans AI Push to Reduce Electricity Bills
India's Power Ministry plans wider AI use in distribution networks to cut electricity bills and reduce losses. A national conference will drive adoption. Read more.
Power Minister Pushes DISCOMs for Smart Meter Transition
Union Power Minister RK Singh urges DISCOMs to accelerate smart meter installation for consumer-centric systems. Learn about the ₹3 lakh crore RDSS scheme's goals.
India Targets 307 GW Coal Capacity, Smart Meter Interoperability
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal outlines India's dual strategy: boosting coal capacity to 307 GW by 2035 while pushing for interoperable smart meters to enhance grid efficiency and consumer choice.
India Targets 307 GW Coal Capacity, Smart Meter Interoperability
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal outlines India's dual energy strategy: boosting coal capacity to 307 GW by 2035 and ensuring nationwide smart meter interoperability for efficiency.
Discom Bailouts Fail: Competition Key to Power Sector Fix
With discom debt over Rs 7.5 lakh crore, another bailout is inevitable but futile. The only viable solution is introducing competition in distribution to cut inefficiencies and costs. Read the analysis.
24 Lakh Households Adopt Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar
India's PM Surya Ghar scheme powers up! Over 24 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems as of December 2025, boosting clean energy and cutting electricity bills. Discover the impact.
UP Power Losses Drop to 19.54%, Privatisation Opposed
Uttar Pradesh's power sector shows strong recovery as technical losses fall. Minister Shripad Naik details Rs 40,739 crore RDSS scheme impact. Consumer group calls privatisation 'unconstitutional'. Read more.
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