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Power Foundation Executive Committee Discusses Sector Priorities, Strengthening Role as Industry Think Tank

Newsmantra — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:31:11 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Executive Committee of the Power Foundation of India (PFI) met under the chairmanship of Dr R.K. Tyagi, Director General, PFI, to review the Foundation’s ongoing initiatives and deliberate on emerging opportunities and challenges in the power sector. The meeting was attended by Shri Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA); Shri D.N. Misra, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power; Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC Limited; Shri Bhupender Gupta, CMD, NHPC Limited and SJVN; Shri Samir Chandra Saxena, CMD, Grid Controller of India Limited; and Dr Manoj Kumar Jhawar, CMD, PTC India Limited, along with senior officials and representatives from leading power and renewable energy organisations, including PFC, CPRI, Powergrid, THDC, REC Limited, SECI and BEE.

During the meeting, PFI presented an overview of its key activities, including research studies, publications and knowledge initiatives undertaken in support of the power sector. The Committee discussed the Foundation’s role as a think tank in providing evidence-based research, policy inputs and strategic insights to facilitate informed decision-making and sustainable sectoral growth. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Shri Anshuman Srivastava, Executive Director, Power Foundation of India.

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Power Foundation Director General Dr. R.K. Tyagi Meets Union Minister Manohar Lal

Newsmantra — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:32:19 +0000

NEW DELHI. Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Director General of the Power Foundation of India, called on the Hon’ble Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, earlier today. During the courtesy meeting, the Director General briefed the Minister on the Foundation’s key ongoing initiatives, research projects, and institutional activities. The discussions centered on critical challenges, emerging priorities, and policy pathways shaping the country’s power sector transition. The meeting highlights the Foundation’s continued role in supporting national energy objectives through strategic insights.

Power Foundation DG Meets MNRE Secretary to Discuss India’s Clean Energy Transition

Newsmantra — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:53:20 +0000

NEW DELHI. Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Director General of the Power Foundation of India, recently met with Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, to exchange insights on the country’s evolving renewable energy landscape. Their discussions centered on potential collaboration opportunities designed to accelerate India’s clean energy transition. Both leaders focused on strategic priorities aimed at building a sustainable, resilient, and future-ready energy ecosystem to support the nation’s green growth targets moving forward.

Power Foundation of India Wins Regulatory Advisory Excellence Award

Newsmantra — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:41:42 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Power Foundation of India has been honoured with the Regulatory / Legal Advisory Excellence Award at the Regulatory Affairs Conference Awards 2026, organized by the Mission Energy Foundation. Recognized alongside prominent energy sector leaders like NTPC and Greenko, the foundation received this accolade for its sustained expertise in regulatory advocacy before State Electricity Regulatory Commissions. The award highlights its ongoing efforts in benchmarking regulatory performances to strengthen the national power sector

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Power Foundation of India Explores Greater Role in Power Sector Development

Newsmantra — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:41:37 +0000

NEW DELHI: Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Director General of the Power Foundation of India, met Smt. Parminder Chopra, Chairman and Managing Director of Power Finance Corporation (PFC), and briefed her on the Foundation’s ongoing initiatives and activities. The meeting also focused on exploring ways to further strengthen the Foundation’s contribution to the growth and development of India’s power sector, with discussions centred on supporting key industry priorities and advancing the sector’s long-term objectives.

Power Sector Stalwarts Meet to Discuss Regulatory Growth

Newsmantra — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:02:49 +0000

NEW DELHI. Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Director General of the Power Foundation of India, recently met with Shri Jishnu Barua, Chairperson of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The high-level meeting centered on detailed deliberations surrounding key regulatory developments, upcoming sectoral priorities, and strategic opportunities aimed at enhancing both the resilience and overall growth of India’s power sector.