CEO Roundtable on Power Distribution under the draft National Electricity Policy
A CEO Roundtable on Power Distribution was convened under the draft National Electricity Policy, 2026 (NEP 2026) at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, focusing on reforms required to strengthen the distribution segment and ensure financial sustainability of DISCOMs in line with India’s long-term development goals.
CEOs and senior leadership of leading power sector organizations participated in the meeting chaired by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power. The participants welcomed the draft National Electricity Policy, 2026, and appreciated its comprehensive and forward-looking approach to addressing emerging challenges in the sector.
They noted that the Policy provides a clear strategic direction for strengthening the power sector in the context of India’s transition towards sustained high economic growth. The industry leaders also emphasized that the proposed measures, particularly in the distribution segment, would play a critical role in enhancing financial viability, improving service quality, and enabling the integration of new and evolving technologie(UPDATED ON 20TH MARCH 2026)
