# Power ministry sends draft National Electricity Policy 2026 to Cabinet

> India's power ministry submits 2026 electricity policy draft for cabinet review.
- Title: Power ministry sends draft National Electricity Policy 2026…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/power-ministry-sends-draft-national-electricity-policy-2026-to-cabinet-secy-pankaj-agarwal/articleshow/134456879.cms
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- Published: 2026-09-24T09:02:00+00:00
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- Topics: national electricity policy, power ministry, union cabinet, renewable energy, grid management, smart meters, neep 2026
## Draft policy sent to cabinet
Power ministry sent draft National Electricity Policy 2026 to Union Cabinet for inter-ministerial discussion.
## Policy goals
Policy aims to fix electricity sector finances and ensure reliable power supply while meeting peak demand.
## Viksit Bharat alignment
New policy aligns with Viksit Bharat vision 2047 for long-term energy goals.
## Current challenges
Current challenges include grid management and building transmission systems for 300 gigawatt non-fossil power.
## Grid capacity target
Policy targets 60 percent grid capacity utilization despite fluctuations in power demand.
## Smart meter progress
Chips for smart meters being developed to enhance domestic value chain and grid stability.
## Key takeaway

India's power ministry sent draft National Electricity Policy 2026 to Union Cabinet for inter-ministerial discussion to address grid stability and renewable energy challenges.