India needs single regulator to govern energy sector: NITI Aayog

To govern India's energy market to make its economy energy-ready in 2040

India needs single regulator to govern energy sector: NITI Aayog
The RSS-backed trade union said that NITI Aayog’s proposal to create a new category of “fixed term employment” in the organised sector will destroy quality jobs.
Press Trust of India
Last Updated : Jun 29 2017 | 1:44 AM IST
The NITI Aayog has made a case for a single regulator to govern India’s energy market to make its economy energy-ready in 2040. 

“Coal and upstream petro sectors have lacked independent, statutory regulators,” said the draft National Energy Policy, on which the central think tank has sought public feedback till July 14. “This is also expected to mainstream emerging energy tech and provide energy choices. 

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