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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.

Livemint 30/9/2026, 6:01:23 pm IST

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