India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed significant amendments to the Electricity Act, seeking greater authority to directly govern the country’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.
According to reports, MNRE has recommended that it be recognised as the “Central Government” for all renewable energy-related matters under the Act. This move would enable the ministry to exercise wider control over key aspects such as renewable energy tariffs, bidding frameworks, Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), and market mechanisms.
The proposal is understood to have been submitted to a parliamentary panel, and if accepted, could mark a structural shift in how India’s clean energy sector is regulated. Currently, several of these responsibilities are shared with or fall under the purview of the Ministry of Power and regulatory bodies like the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC).
Industry observers note that the move could help streamline decision-making and accelerate renewable energy deployment, particularly as India pushes toward its ambitious clean energy targets. However, it may also raise questions around regulatory overlap and coordination between ministries.
The development comes at a time when India is scaling up renewable capacity, strengthening domestic manufacturing, and expanding into emerging areas such as energy storage and green hydrogen.
If implemented, the proposed changes could redefine governance structures and provide MNRE with a more centralised role in shaping India’s renewable energy transition.
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