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New Delhi , July 13

TO guide Government policy in the energy sector, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has created an Energy Coordination Committee (ECC).

According to an official release, the ECC would formulate a coordinated policy response, cutting across ministries, to improve the country's overall energy scenario and address energy security concerns.

Chaired by the Prime Minister, the ECC will consist of the Union Ministers of Finance, Power, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Coal and Non-Conventional Energy Sources; the Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission; Member (Energy), Planning Commission; Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister; National Security Advisor; and the Cabinet Secretary. The Principal Secretary to Prime Minister will be the Convenor.

The Committee wouldbe serviced by the Prime Minister's Office, and the Energy Division of the Planning Commission would facilitate any policy analysis required by the Committee. It will coordinate preparatory work on energy policy and security issues.

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