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Manohar Lal Khattar
Who is Manohar Lal Khattar?
Manohar Lal Khattar is an Indian politician who is the Union Minister of Power and also holds the Housing and Urban Affairs portfolio under the newly formed regime after the recent Lok Sabha election, he has previously served as the Chief Minister of Haryana from 2014 till March, 2024. Khattar won the Karnal seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with 54.93 per cent of vote share, defeating Congress candidate Divyanshu Budhiraja. Born on May 5, 1954, in Rohtak district, Haryana, Khattar comes from an agricultural background. His journey from a small village to becoming the leader of one of...
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India to leave US behind in terms of Metro rail network length: Khattar
Currently, India is in the third position as far as the total length of Metro rail corridors is concerned, Manohar Lal Khattar said
 "India to leave US behind in terms of Metro rail network length: Khattar")
CAFE weight relief unfairly benefits one OEM, says JSW MG Motor
Small car protection in CAFe norms is a global norm and in national interest, says Maruti
 "CAFE weight relief unfairly benefits one OEM, says JSW MG Motor")
Pumped storage projects key to meeting rising power needs: Khattar
India is currently a power-surplus nation, however, excess renewable energy capacity remains under utilised due to limited capacity tie-ups, he noted
 "Pumped storage projects key to meeting rising power needs: Khattar")
Manohar Khattar launches DRAP, UiWIN to clear dumpsites by September 2026
The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs inaugurated DRAP, UiWIN, and other key initiatives during the two-day 'National Urban Conclave 2025' in the capital
 "Manohar Khattar launches DRAP, UiWIN to clear dumpsites by September 2026")
Basic issues in discoms must be addressed to root out persistent problems
Discom losses and distorted tariffs threaten India's power reforms; a consensus on cost-reflective pricing and transparent subsidies is crucial for sustainable growth
 "Basic issues in discoms must be addressed to root out persistent problems")
India to surpass US in metro connectivity soon: Manohar Lal Khattar
Khattar stressed that civic bodies should not rely solely on central government revenue for urban projects but also mobilise resources from their assets and tax income
 "India to surpass US in metro connectivity soon: Manohar Lal Khattar")
Manohar Lal, Jitendra Singh review roadmap for 100GW nuclear power goal
Singh highlighted the government's landmark initiative to open the nuclear sector for private sector participation, emphasising its pivotal role in strengthening India's energy security
Thermostat setting: India's move towards energy-efficient AC solutions
We often see airconditioning as a luxury that middle-class families and small businesses cannot afford
 "Thermostat setting: India's move towards energy-efficient AC solutions")
Policy soon to allow high-rises in Delhi, connect them to metro: Khattar
ML Khattar, Union housing and urban affairs minister, said urbanisation is accelerating while land remains finite, making vertical expansion essential
 "Policy soon to allow high-rises in Delhi, connect them to metro: Khattar")
Power minister urges states to plan nuclear projects to meet rising demand
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal highlighted the national goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047; India currently has nuclear power capacity of 8.18 GW across 24 reactors
 "Power minister urges states to plan nuclear projects to meet rising demand")
Power minister urges states to plan nuclear projects to meet rising demand
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal highlighted the national goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047; India currently has nuclear power capacity of 8.18 GW across 24 reactors
India scuppered 200,000 cyberattacks during Operation Sindoor: Khattar
Khattar said these attempts were made in "eight to ten days" around the time Operation Sindoor went underway
 "India scuppered 200,000 cyberattacks during Operation Sindoor: Khattar")
India's renewable energy capacity in total energy mix rises to 49% in Apr
The minister said states should also work on having an adequate power generation mix, including the addition of nuclear generation capacity while meeting their resource adequacy plan
Power Minister Manohar Lal to highlight India's energy gains at Brics meet
Union Minister Manohar Lal will showcase the country's achievements in the power sector over the past decade at BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting on May 19, an official statement said on Saturday.
Goa not BJP's laboratory: Cong on Centre's suggestion about nuclear plant
GPCC president alleged that the BJP government had already destroyed Goa's hills, forests, agriculture and rivers, and it now wants to put people's lives at risk with a nuclear hazard
 "Goa not BJP's laboratory: Cong on Centre's suggestion about nuclear plant")
States urged to propose nuclear plants where feasible: Manohar Lal Khattar
The possibility of setting up a nuclear power plant in Goa was discussed during a review meeting with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union Minister Shripad Naik
Consultative Committee of PowerMin calls for greater push to nuclear power
Among other policy changes suggested by the committee were facilitating faster land acquisition through brownfield expansions and repurposing retired thermal sites
Union power minister urges states to prioritise prepaid smart metering
Addressing the regional conference of the power sector here, he said that the installation of prepaid smart meters at government establishments, including government colonies
India targets 1.91 lakh ckm of power lines, 1274 GVA by 2032: Manohar Lal
National Electricity Plan-Transmission covering transmission plan till the year 2031-32 has been prepared by CEA (Central Electricity Authority)
Over 2K delegates, members from 30 nations join Gridcon 2025 power summit
R.K. Tyagi, CMD, POWEGRID along with the directors and senior officials from Ministry and other power sector PSUs were present during the function
 "Over 2K delegates, members from 30 nations join Gridcon 2025 power summit")
