Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Lok Sabha seeks cybersecurity measures for India's power grid
The Indian government is worried about keeping the country's power grid safe from hackers.
They are asking the Ministry of Power for details on how they are protecting the power grid from cyber attacks.
The power grid is becoming more digital, which makes it more vulnerable to hackers.
The government wants to know what steps are being taken to protect important power stations and if they are working with cybersecurity experts.
There are concerns because a recent plan to buy firewalls for power stations was canceled, which some people think is a bad idea because cyber attacks are becoming more common and sophisticated.
Experts say that the power grid needs strong protection and that the government should keep checking and updating the security measures to keep the power supply safe.
Lok Sabha seeks details from the Ministry of Power on cybersecurity measures for India's power grid.
Concerns raised about the cancellation of a tender for the procurement of firewalls for substations.
Experts emphasize the need for a layered security architecture and continuous monitoring.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) is modernizing the country’s power infrastructure.
Stakeholders believe parliamentary oversight and inter-agency coordination are essential for robust cybersecurity.
- Who
- Lok Sabha, Ministry of Power, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), CERT-In
- What
- Query on cybersecurity measures for India's power grid
- When
- December 18 (query), August 22, 2025 (tender cancellation)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To protect the national transmission network from evolving digital threats and ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply
- Issue
- Cybersecurity of India's power grid
- Parliamentary Query Date
- December 18
- Agencies Involved
- Ministry of Power, CERT-In, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
- Cybersecurity Measures
- Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, intrusion prevention tools
- International Standards
- NERC-CIP, ISO 27001
- Tender Cancellation Date
- August 22, 2025