The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992
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Summary
Central Act enacted 1992-08-07. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceIndia Code (Historical)
PublishedFriday, 7 August 1992
Affected Population1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Merchandise exports: $437 billion (2024-25)
Key Authorities
Ministry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEAMinistry of Commerce & IndustryDPIIT
Key Stakeholders
Power ConsumersDISCOMsCoal IndustryExportersImportersMSMEs
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