Energy Reforms

The Electricity Act was first enacted in India in 1910. It was later amended in 1948, 1975, and 2003.

Coal, Hydropower, and Nuclear Power are major sources of energy in India. Natural Gas is not a major source of energy in India.

The target for renewable energy generation in India by 2030 is 400 GW.

Rajasthan has the highest installed capacity of solar power in India.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers for installing solar pumps.

High cost of renewable energy, lack of grid infrastructure, and intermittency of renewable energy sources are challenges facing the energy sector in India. Lack of political will is not a challenge facing the energy sector in India.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the government agency responsible for promoting renewable energy in India.

Reduced dependence on imported energy, increased energy security, and improved air quality are benefits of energy reforms in India. Increased cost of electricity is not a benefit of energy reforms in India.

Surya Mitra Yojana is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to consumers for installing rooftop solar systems.

Solar Energy, Wind Energy, and Hydropower are types of renewable energy sources. Nuclear Power is not a type of renewable energy source.

Renewable Energy State Development Programme (RESDP) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to states for developing renewable energy projects.

Coal, Natural Gas, and Nuclear Power are types of non-renewable energy sources. Hydropower is not a type of non-renewable energy source.

Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) Scheme is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to industries for installing energy-efficient equipment.

Batteries, Pumped-storage hydroelectricity, and Compressed air energy storage are types of energy storage technologies. Nuclear Power is not a type of energy storage technology.

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to consumers for purchasing energy-efficient appliances.