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

ENA Sectors 2026-05-12 15:32:10 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 Indias 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 Indias power sector and referred to the Forums 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 institutions journey, achievements and future roadmap. Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India V. Anantha Nageswaran spoke on the evolving geopolitical environment and Indias energy exposure in the changing global landscape, while Ajay Shankar discussed Indias decarbonisation efforts and lessons from the countrys solar mission and clean energy initiatives. (KNN Bureau) 46088 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/forum-of-regulators-holds-100th-meeting-marks-21-years-of-power-sector-coordination 2026-05-12 15:32:10 knnindia.co.in Forum of Regulators Holds 100th Meeting, Marks 21 Years of Power Sector Coordination