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PM Dhara Scheme: Rs 1.86 Lakh Crore Boost for Green Energy, Benefits Explained.
- •The Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, approved the Rs 1.86 lakh crore PM Dhara scheme to enhance green energy transmission systems in states.
- •Also known as Green Energy Corridor Phase-3 (GEC-III), the scheme aims to build infrastructure for battery saving and green energy across states within 5 years.
- •The plan includes developing capacity to deliver 135 gigawatts of renewable energy to the grid and installing a 50 gigawatt battery energy storage system.
- •With a total cost of Rs 1.86 lakh crore, Rs 1,36,378 crore is for intra-state transmission systems and Rs 50,000 crore for battery storage, with central financial assistance of Rs 54,082 crore.
- •Targeted for completion by FY 2032-33, the scheme will address peak demand, grid congestion, and power shortages, while also generating significant employment opportunities.
Key Questions Answered
The PM Dhara scheme, launched as the Green Energy Corridor Phase-3 (GEC-III), involves a spending provision of approximately Rs 1.86 lakh crore. Its primary objective is to improve the green energy transmission system and create battery-saving and green energy infrastructure across states within five years.
The scheme provides battery storage to address peak electricity demand, grid congestion, and power shortages, while ensuring electricity is available when needed. Additionally, the central government will provide financial assistance of Rs 54,082 crore to keep transmission costs low, directly benefiting consumers.
Under the scheme, infrastructure will be developed to deliver up to 135 gigawatts of renewable energy to the grid across states and union territories, alongside the installation of a 50 gigawatt battery energy storage system. Furthermore, the initiative proposes laying 51,126 kilometers of transmission lines with a target completion by the financial year 2032-33.
