(a) whether a meeting of the full Planning Commission was held recently to discuss the integrated
energy policy and deliberate on the country’s nuclear energy programme; and
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the decision taken thereon?
(a) whether a meeting of the full Planning Commission was held recently to discuss the integrated
energy policy and deliberate on the country’s nuclear energy programme; and
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the decision taken thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS(SHRI V. NARYANASAMY)
(a)& (b):Yes Sir, meeting of full Planning Commission was taken by Prime Minister to discuss the
draft Integrated Energy Policy for the Country.
The report of Expert Committee on Integrated Energy Policy submitted in August 2006 forms the
basis for formulation of the proposed Integrated Energy Policy. The policy document proposes an
approach for optimal supply & utilization of energy and the creation of a competitive energy
market in India. Nuclear energy remains an important element of India’s energy mix.
It was decided that the proposed Integrated Energy Policy be submitted for the Cabinet approval.