MoSPI releases report of the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics
MoSPI released the report of the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics, chaired by IIT Delhi Director Dr Rangan Banerjee, on 6 July 2026, recommending methods for biofuels and filling data gaps in captive power and EV electricity use.
Summary
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the report of the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics on 6 July 2026. The committee, chaired by Dr Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi, included energy ministries and experts from TERI and the Alliance for Energy Efficient Economy. It reviewed MoSPI's annual publication 'Energy Statistics India' and India's energy statistics database. Key recommendations cover methods to count the contribution of biofuels and filling demand and supply-side data gaps, especially captive power and electricity used by electric vehicles.
Key facts
- Released
- 6 July 2026, MoSPI
- Chair
- Dr Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi
- Members
- Energy ministries; TERI; AEEE and others
- Reviewed
- 'Energy Statistics India' publication and database
- Key recommendations
- Biofuels methodology; data gaps on captive power and EV electricity use
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who chaired MoSPI's Expert Committee on Energy Statistics, whose report was released on 6 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Dr Rangan Banerjee
The committee was chaired by Dr Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi.
Which annual MoSPI publication did the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics review?
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Correct answer: A — Energy Statistics India
The committee comprehensively reviewed MoSPI's annual publication 'Energy Statistics India' and the energy statistics database.