On April 17, 2020, the Ministry of Power released the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020 and invited public feedback within 21 days. The bill has stirred intense debate among power sector stakeholders, largely due to its timing—amid the national struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic—and its introduction of a new…
Explained: Electric Grid Security during Sunday Night Blackout
On the morning of April 3, 2020, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation with a special message. He invited every Indian to switch off lights at 9 PM for 9 minutes on April 5 and light a Diya or candle. The gesture was meant to symbolize…