Ministry of Power (India)
The Ministry of Power is an Indian government ministry. The current Union Cabinet Minister is Raj Kumar Singh. The ministry is charged with overseeing electricity production and infrastructure development, including generation, transmission, and delivery, as well as maintenance projects.
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| Formed | 2 July 1992 |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of India |
| Headquarters | Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi, India |
| Annual budget | ₹15,046.92 crore (US$1.9 billion) (2018-19 est.) |
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| Website | powermin |
The ministry acts as a liaison between the central government and state electricity operations, as well as with the private sector. The ministry also oversees rural electrification projects.
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