Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore PM-DHARA Scheme for Green Energy Transmission

Why in the News?

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM-DHARA (PM-Developing Harmonized and Accelerated Renewable-energy Access) Scheme with a total outlay of ₹1,86,405 crore to boost green energy transmission and grid integration.

Key Features / Major Points:

Full Form of PM-DHARA: PM-Developing Harmonized and Accelerated Renewable-energy Access.

Financial Outlay & Breakup:

Total Outlay: ₹1,86,405 crore (Targeted implementation by FY 2032-33).

Intra-State Transmission System (Green Energy Corridor Phase-III): ₹1,36,378 crore (to evacuate up to 135 GW of renewable energy).

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): ₹50,000 crore for deploying 50 GWh capacity.

Central Financial Support: The scheme includes Central Financial Support of ₹54,082 crore to help keep electricity costs lower for consumers.

Implementation Model:

Greenfield projects will follow Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) under the BOOM (Build-Own-Operate-Maintain) model.

Brownfield upgradations will be carried out on a Cost Plus Basis (CPB).

State Transmission Utilities (STUs) will serve as the primary implementing agencies.

Strategic Energy Goal: Aligns with India's target of achieving 900 GW of installed non-fossil capacity by 2035.

Static GK Facts:

Union Minister of Power: Manohar Lal Khattar.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Headquarters: New Delhi.

India's Net-Zero Target Year: 2070 (500 GW non-fossil capacity target by 2030).

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: What is the total financial outlay approved for the PM-DHARA scheme?

A: ₹1,86,405 crore

Q: How much Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity is planned under the PM-DHARA scheme?

A: 50 GWh

Q: The PM-DHARA scheme supports India's target of achieving 900 GW non-fossil capacity by which year?

A: 2035

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