PM DHARA programme: Why India needs a ₹1.86 lakh crore smart-grid push for renewables
The Union Cabinet approved the ₹1.86 lakh crore PM-DHARA scheme to strengthen intra-state power transmission and evacuate up to 135 GW of renewable energy. It includes 50 GWh of battery storage, with ₹54,082 crore in central support to reduce transmission costs and power prices.