. NEW DELHI: Observing a clear mismatch between research needs in the power sector and the efforts being made to address them, the central electricity authority (CEA) has sought suggestions from stakeholders to bridge the gap.The move comes as part of the exercise to prepare the National Electricity Plan (NEP) for the period 2027-28 to 2036-37. In a communication to the stakeholders, the CEA stated that the plan was being prepared in line with the national electricity policy, which is notified once every five years.According to officials, the CEA recently set up a panel to prepare the NEP for the next 10 years, which further constituted 11 sub-committees to examine different segments of the power sector and provide inputs. The sub-committee formed to focus on research and development noted a clear disconnect between the research requirements of the power industry and the academic research currently being undertaken by institutions.In a meeting held recently, the sub-committee, chaired by the Director General of the Central Power Research Institute and having members from academia, industry, and other institutions, underlined the need for adequate funding for breakthrough and transformative technologies. It stressed that manufacturing deliverables should be integrated with research and development activities to build end-to-end capabilities in the sector.“The objective is to strengthen collaboration between industry and research institutions, encourage greater engagement of academia with industry stakeholders, and secure industry participation in terms of resources,” the CEA said, adding that constructive proposals would be discussed at the next meeting of the sub-committee.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”We Are Not Safe…” Unnao Rape Victim’s Mother Manhandled, Protest StoppedIndian Travel Vlogger Anant Mittal Held In China, Comments On Arunachal Pradesh Trigger DetentionFrom Pride To Distress Sale: Pakistan Sells State-Owned PIA For Rs 135 Billion As Economy BucklesCalm With India, Weapons For Pakistan: Pentagon Report Warns Of China’s Strategic Balancing ActAssam’s Karbi Anglong Gripped By Violence, Internet Suspended As Anger Over ‘Encroachers’ Explodes‘Can’t Stay Two Days In Delhi’: Gadkari On Severe Pollution, Transport Sector Role’Batenge Toh Katenge’: Uddhav & Raj Thackeray Unite For Mumbai Civic Polls | Shiv Sena (UBT) | MNSBluebird Lift-Off Shows ISRO Commercial Power As Nambi Narayanan Calls LVM-3 Game Changer MoveYunus Govt Takes Responsibility Of Dipu Das Family After India Erupts Over Hindu Man’s LynchingOsman Hadi’s Brother Accuses Yunus Regime Of Murder Plot To Defer Bangladesh Polls Scheduled in Feb123Photostories2026 Spiritual Guide For Your Birth Number: How to Strengthen Your Inner Self2025’s headline-grabbing star kids:Aryan Khan, Rasha Thadani, Shanaya Kapoor and more7 comforting winter raitas to add warmth to daily mealsMeet 7 birds of Indian forests that are also masters of camouflageYear ender 2025: Love anthems that ruled playlists from ‘Metro… In Dino’ to ‘Saiyara’7 profound quotes from Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick that still resonate8 iconic wildlife reserves in India where the tiger is not the star attractionWhat kind of energy you absorb from others based on your birth dateThe lost tales of the ‘Chequers Ring’: The jewel linked to Queen Elizabeth I and Anne BoleynIndia’s very own ‘Norway’: Destinations that resemble the beautiful European destination and are best visited in winter123Hot PicksUAE WeatherPAN-Aadhaar linkingKarbi Anglong CurfewGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingTaylor SwiftLIC Home Loan Interest RateMunetaka MurakamiConnor Bedard Net WorthAleksander Barkov GirlfriendAuston MatthewsITR RefundTrey Yesavage and Taylor Fricks EngagementJade Cargill and Brandon Net WorthMax Holloway Net Worth
NEW DELHI: Observing a clear mismatch between research needs in the power sector and the efforts being made to address them, the central electricity authority (CEA) has sought suggestions from stakeholders to bridge the gap.The move comes as part of the exercise to prepare the National Electricity Plan (NEP) for the period 2027-28 to 2036-37. In a communication to the stakeholders, the CEA stated that the plan was being prepared in line with the national electricity policy, which is notified once every five years.According to officials, the CEA recently set up a panel to prepare the NEP for the next 10 years, which further constituted 11 sub-committees to examine different segments of the power sector and provide inputs. The sub-committee formed to focus on research and development noted a clear disconnect between the research requirements of the power industry and the academic research currently being undertaken by institutions.In a meeting held recently, the sub-committee, chaired by the Director General of the Central Power Research Institute and having members from academia, industry, and other institutions, underlined the need for adequate funding for breakthrough and transformative technologies. It stressed that manufacturing deliverables should be integrated with research and development activities to build end-to-end capabilities in the sector.“The objective is to strengthen collaboration between industry and research institutions, encourage greater engagement of academia with industry stakeholders, and secure industry participation in terms of resources,” the CEA said, adding that constructive proposals would be discussed at the next meeting of the sub-committee.
