Three in one

While speaking at an off-the-record briefing hosted by a public sector company in the energy sector, the chairman first praised the minister of coal, power and renewable energy, Piyush Goyal, for his efficiency, and then laid the credit at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's door. He said putting one person at the helm of these ministries was a "masterstroke" by Modi. Now, these didn't work in silos, ensuring seamless decision-making. he said. In the past, the coal and power ministries have been at loggerheads over policies relating to fuel cost, quality of coal and tariff regulations. For its part, the ministry of new and renewable energy has had to depend on the power ministry for funds and clearances.