New Delhi, March 20 -- The Centre today assured states of full support in carrying out major reforms in the power sector, an official release quoted Power Minister Manohar Lal as saying in a ministerial meeting during the second day of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026.

"The meeting focuses on ensuring energy security, and the Centre shall provide full support to the States for implementing necessary reforms," Lal said while chairing the National Power Ministerial Meet.

Highlighting the sector's importance for economic growth, Manohar Lal said India's installed power capacity has crossed 520 GW, alongside improvements in DISCOM performance, large-scale smart meter rollout, and a reduction in power shortages.

He called for closer coord...