Schemes / Portal 01 October 2026
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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