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Union Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates NHPC Pavilion at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026

Newsmantra — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:22:23 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, officially inaugurated the NHPC Pavilion today at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Accompanied by Union Ministers Shri Prahlad Joshi and Shri Shripad Naik, along with senior power officials and the NHPC board of directors, the Minister received a comprehensive overview of the organization’s efforts in hydropower development and renewable energy expansion. NHPC Chairman and Managing Director Shri Bhupender Gupta highlighted the agency’s latest technological advancements and its strategic role in bolstering India’s energy security through clean energy transitions. The four-day global exhibition, running from 19th to 22nd March 2026, continues to serve as a premier platform for showcasing sustainable infrastructure and the future of India’s power sector.

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SECL Plans Joint Ventures with Chhattisgarh for Floating Solar and Coal Gasification Projects

Newsmantra — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:48:53 +0000

BILASPUR. South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL) is exploring joint ventures with the Chhattisgarh government to develop floating solar and surface coal gasification projects, Chairman and Managing Director Harish Duhan said on Monday. The Bilaspur-based miner aims to install 626 MW of solar capacity by FY2027–28 as part of its clean energy expansion strategy.

Discussions on floating solar projects are underway with the Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL), given the State’s vast reservoir network. Mr. Duhan noted that a comprehensive state policy is currently being formulated to guide such initiatives.

Additionally, SECL plans to pursue coal gasification projects under a revenue-sharing model, aligning with its broader diversification and sustainability objectives.

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