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Cabinet approves Rs 1.86 lakh crore electricity grid upgrade scheme

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  • Union Cabinet approved a ₹1.86 lakh crore electricity grid upgrade scheme
  • Grid investment may benefit power transmission companies and renewable-energy developers

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Green Energy Corridor Phase-III

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹1.86 lakh crore green energy corridor and grid upgrade scheme to evacuate up to 135 GW of renewable power. Reports also describe battery storage as part of the plan.

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    Cabinet clears ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor-III for 135 GW renewable power
  5. Govt unveils Rs 1.9 lakh-crore DHARA programme to evacuate 135 GW renewable power

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Economic TimesCabinet approves Rs 1.86 lakh crore electricity grid upgrade scheme17:10