PM DHARA programme: Why India needs a ₹1.86 lakh crore smart-grid push for renewables
The Union Cabinet approved the ₹1.86 lakh crore PM-DHARA scheme to strengthen intra-state power transmission and evacuate up to 135 GW of renewable energy. It includes 50 GWh of battery storage, with ₹54,082 crore in central support to reduce transmission costs and power prices.
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved a major package worth Rs 2.79 lakh crore, with key allocations in agriculture, renewable energy, and urban traffic management. The largest single allocation, at Rs 1.86 lakh crore, is for the PM DHARA initiative aimed at developing and accelerating renewable energy access. Another significant component is the Rabi Price Policy for the 2027-28 marketing season, which will provide an estimated payout of Rs 90,962 crore to farmers for six major crops.
Additionally, the government has approved Rs 1,790 crore for an Intelligent Traffic Management System in Delhi, designed to enhance traffic monitoring and management across the National Capital Region.
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