Forum of Regulators Holds 100th Meeting, Marks 21 Years of Power Sector Coordination

New Delhi, May 12 (KNN)The Forum of Regulators held its 100th meeting at Bharat Mandapam, marking 21 years since its establishment as a statutory platform for coordination among central and state electricity regulatory commissions.

Formed in 2005, the Forum of Regulators (FOR) has played a key role in shaping regulatory practices across India’s power sector through studies, model regulations, technical committee reports and capacity-building initiatives.

According to officials, the forum has conducted 71 studies, organised 55 capacity-building programmes, issued 25 model regulations and produced six technical committee reports along with 37 working group reports over the past two decades.

Addressing the gathering, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P. K. Mishra highlighted the evolution of India’s power sector and referred to the Forum’s role in discussions related to open access, tariff rationalisation and utility reforms. He said the institution had contributed significantly towards addressing regulatory challenges in the sector.

During the event, Dr. Mishra also launched the “Forum of Regulators Coffee Table Book”, documenting the institution’s journey, achievements and future roadmap.

Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India V. Anantha Nageswaran spoke on the evolving geopolitical environment and India’s energy exposure in the changing global landscape, while Ajay Shankar discussed India’s decarbonisation efforts and lessons from the country’s solar mission and clean energy initiatives.

(KNN Bureau)