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Power sector reforms to be discussed by State Ministers

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The meeting comes ahead of the winter session of parliament in which proposed amendments to the Electricity Act will be taken up.
The ministers are likely to discuss key issues related to power generation, distribution and transmission, coal production, promotion of green energy and conservation.

Preparation and implementation of state-specific documents for 24×7 powers for all, electrification of villages and other policies of the government will be the major agenda in the conference.

The completion of 36 ongoing hydro power projects and issues related to 11 stranded or stalled projects are also likely to be taken up in the meeting.

The conference will be attended by power, renewable energy and mines ministers of states and Union Territories, the secretaries of power, coal and new & renewable energy ministries and heads of Public Sector Units.