Power ministry working on plan to boost domestic mfg of critical items

The authority has identified a list of 73 critical items through recent consultations with IEEMA and major industry stakeholders

The Power Ministry is collaborating with the industry to identify critical electricity sector components, such as subsea cables and high-conductivity copper rods, that rely on imports and require support for local manufacturing.

 

“This initiative has become essential in the current scenario, as the power sector remains reliant heavily on imported advanced components, making it vulnerable to global supply chain risks and price volatility,” said the Central Electricity Authority in a communication to Indian Electrical Equipment Manufacturers Association (IEEMA). The authority is an arm of the ministry.

 

The authority said localisation will assist