The Ministry of Power has published the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 for public feedback, presenting a long-term Power Vision 2047 designed to revolutionize India’s electricity sector and guarantee dependable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy access for every citizen. The proposed policy anticipates a significant increase in electricity usage, aiming for a per capita consumption of 2,000 kWh by 2030 and exceeding 4,000 kWh by 2047, up from approximately 1,460 kWh in 2024–25, reflecting economic growth, swift industrialisation, and enhancements in living standards. The NEP is in line with India’s climate goals, which involve cutting emissions intensity by 45% from 2005 levels by 2030 and reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. To address increasing demand and promote sustainability objectives, the policy suggests extensive incorporation of renewable energy, broad implementation of energy storage systems, and a substantial growth of nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047, resulting in a varied, low-carbon energy portfolio. The Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 suggests various structural and regulatory changes to update the national electricity grid and enhance electricity distribution networks. A primary emphasis of these reforms is to lower Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses to single-digit figures and enhance grid reliability throughout various regions. Suggested actions involve providing equal scheduling power to both renewable and conventional energy sources, creating a Distribution System Operator (DSO) responsible for overseeing distributed energy resources and peer-to-peer energy trading, and implementing performance-based tariff reforms to improve financial sustainability.