PM Narendra Modi Says ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III A Big Push For 900 GW Non-Fossil Capacity By 2035
New Delhi, Sep 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Cabinet decision on the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme is a "big push" towards achieving 900 GW non-fossil capacity by 2035. The Cabinet has approved the GEC-III scheme to enable evacuation of up to 135 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy across states and Union Territories. "Cleaner power. Stronger grids. More…
New Delhi, September 30, 2026 - The Indian Cabinet recently approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme, a significant step towards achieving 900 GW non-fossil capacity by 2035, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This initiative aims to enable the evacuation of up to 135 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy across states and Union Territories.
Modi highlighted the scheme's potential to bring cleaner power, stronger grids, and more job opportunities in manufacturing, construction, and energy storage sectors. The GEC-III project is set to be completed by FY 2032-33 with a total outlay of Rs 1,86,405 crore, including Rs 1,36,378 crore for Intra-State Transmission Systems (InSTS) development and Rs 50,000 crore for 50 GWh battery energy storage systems.
The scheme will also generate long-term employment in operation, maintenance, and grid management across participating states.
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