<h1>Competition Commission of India Approves NTPC's Acquisition of NEEPCO u/s 31(1) of Competition Act, 2002.</h1> The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of the entire issued and paid-up share capital of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) by NTPC Limited from the Government of India. NTPC, a Maharatna Company, is involved in power generation, primarily through coal-based thermal plants, as well as hydro and renewable sources. NEEPCO operates mainly in India's northeastern region, generating power through hydro, thermal, and solar stations. This acquisition was approved under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, with a detailed order to be issued subsequently.