Union Cabinet approves ₹14,500 crore VGF scheme to develop large scale energy storage in India

Published 04 Nov 2026, 18:27 IST

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The scheme is designed to provide for the development of hydro pumped storage plant (PSP) capacity, battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, as well as alternative energy storage technologies

— The Hindu
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Cabinet approves Rs 14,500 crore VGF scheme for energy storage

— The Times of India

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The scheme is designed to provide for the development of hydro pumped storage plant (PSP) capacity, battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, as well as alternative energy storage technologies

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 04 Nov 2026, 18:27 IST

Union Cabinet approves ₹14,500 crore VGF scheme to develop large scale energy storage in India

The scheme is designed to provide for the development of hydro pumped storage plant (PSP) capacity, battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, as well as alternative energy storage technologies

Read full article at The Hindu ↗

The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 05 Nov 2026, 19:44 IST