Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Friday (March 20, 2026) stressed the importance of energy security amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions. Follow the Iran-Israel war LIVE"Stressing the importance of energy security amid global uncertainties, he (Lal) underlined the need to enhance per capita energy consumption and accelerate the transition towards renewable energy," a Power Ministry statement said. He also noted the potential of nuclear energy as a clean energy source and termed the SHANTI Act a significant step forward. Minister of State for new and renewable energy Shirpad Naik co-chaired the meeting. The DUR offers a comprehensive and objective assessment of the performance of power distribution utilities across the country.

Source: The Hindu March 20, 2026 14:34 UTC