Archive · 26 Nov 2025
Telangana Cabinet Approves Power Sector Reforms
The Telangana Cabinet had a long meeting led by the Chief Minister.
They made big decisions about electricity.
They approved a new company to handle free power for farms, homes, and other government schemes.
They also decided to use more solar power and build new power plants.
The meeting lasted over four hours and focused on making the power sector better and more environmentally friendly.
The Telangana Cabinet approved the establishment of a third power distribution company for managing free power supply and subsidy-based electricity schemes.
The Cabinet decided to increase the share of renewable energy in the state's power mix, inviting tenders for 3,000 MW of solar power and 2,000 MW of pumped storage power.
Approval was given for the construction of a new 800 MW unit at Ramagundam Thermal Power Station, with feasibility studies for additional plants at Paloncha and Makthal.
The Cabinet approved a green energy policy allowing new industries to generate their own captive power without capacity limits.
A major urban infrastructure upgrade for Hyderabad was approved, including an underground power cable system costing approximately ₹14,725 crore.
- Who
- Telangana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
- What
- Approved power sector reforms, including a new discom, renewable energy initiatives, and thermal power expansion
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To strengthen the power sector, promote renewable energy, and advance clean and green power initiatives
- Chairperson
- Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
- Meeting Duration
- More than four hours
- Key Topic 1
- Third power distribution company for free power
- Key Topic 2
- Increased renewable energy share
- Key Topic 3
- Thermal power expansion
- State
- Telangana
- Solar Power Procurement
- 3,000 MW
- Pumped Storage Power
- 2,000 MW
