Centre of Excellence for power sector regulation launched at IIT Delhi
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at IIT Delhi on 19 January 2026.
Summary
The Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector has been set up jointly by IIT Delhi, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Grid Controller of India Ltd (Grid India). It is planned as a national hub for regulatory research, capacity building, advisory support and knowledge sharing, at a time of rising demand, large-scale renewable integration, expanding power markets and growing digitalisation. The centre brings the national regulator, the system operator and academic research together in one framework.
Key facts
- Inaugurated
- 19 January 2026, by Power Minister Manohar Lal
- Location
- IIT Delhi
- Partners
- IIT Delhi, CERC, Grid Controller of India (Grid India)
- Role
- Regulatory research, capacity building, advisory, knowledge dissemination
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector, launched in January 2026, was set up at which institution?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Delhi
PIB (Power): Power Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Centre at IIT Delhi.
Which of the following jointly established the Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Delhi, CERC and Grid India
PIB (Power): the Centre is jointly established by IIT Delhi, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and Grid Controller of India Ltd.