Kanpur, November 3, 2025: The Center for Energy Regulation (CER) at the Department of Management Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, recently organized the 3rd Regulatory Manthan on “The Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025.”

The event aimed to facilitate discussions on the key provisions and implications of the draft amendment for the Indian power sector, bringing together distinguished regulators, policymakers, legal experts, and industry leaders on a common platform.

The session began with a welcome and introduction by the CER team, followed by opening remarks and a detailed presentation on the analysis of the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, delivered by Prof. Anoop Singh, Founder and Coordinator, CER & EAL, IIT Kanpur. Panel discussion moderated by Prof. Singh featured eminent experts, including Mr. V. P. Raja, IAS (Retd.), Former Chairman, MERC; Ms. Manju Gupta, Executive Director (Commercial), POWERGRID; Mr. Abhishek Ranjan, CEO, BSES Rajdhani; Mr. Buddy A. Ranganadhan, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India; Mr. Chilukamari Chakrapani, Director, TGSPDCL; Mr. Prashant Verma, Director (Commercial), UPPCL; Ms. Paramita Sahoo, Head, Policy Advocacy, Tata Power; and Mr. Shantanu Dixit, Member, Energy Group, Prayas (Pune).

The discussion focused on key provisions of the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, particularly the introduction of retail supply competition through shared networks and issues arising thereof, phasing out of cross subsidies for manufacturing, railways, and metro rail consumers above 1 MW.

The proposed changes with respect to timelines for tariff process and removal of members of ERCs were also discussed. Setting up the Electricity Council for better coordination between the center and the state was also highlighted. Provisions related to the right of way were also deliberated by the panelists.

The Regulatory Manthan series reflects CER’s ongoing commitment to fostering informed dialogue and evidence-based policymaking to support India’s evolving energy transition.

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The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959 by an Act of Parliament, holds the distinction of being recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IIT Kanpur has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades. Its expansive, lush green campus spans 1,055 acres and hosts a rich array of academic and research resources. The institute comprises 20 departments, 27 centers, three interdisciplinary programs, and three specialized schools across engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines. With over 570 full-time faculty members and more than 9,500 students, IIT Kanpur remains a leader in fostering innovation and academic rigor.

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