Power min to assist cos to take up R&D initiatives

Ministry of Power is looking to assist public sector entities who are planning to take up Research and Development initiatives and has asked its nodal agency Central Electricity Authority to invite applications for the same.Apart from addressing the letter to major power sector PSUs NTPC, NHPC, Power Grid Corporation, Steel Authority of India, Coal India, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Rural Electrification Corporation and Power Finance Corporation, it has also been sent to power distribution and transmission companies.“It is therefore requested that a compilation of major issues affecting your company/organisation or the areas considered relevant for undertaking R&D initiatives may be sent to this office on an urgent basis which could be taken .....