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Cabinet approves 92 GWh energy storage scheme, critical minerals processing, and statistical revamp

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The Union Cabinet approved a ₹14,500‑crore viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to develop grid‑scale energy storage in India. The scheme targets the creation of 92 GWh of battery storage capacity nationwide and is planned to be implemented over five years, from the 2026‑27 to the 2030‑31 financial years. It is intended to support and strengthen the country’s energy storage capabilities.

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    The Union Cabinet approved a 92 gigawatt-hour (GWh) grid-scale energy storage scheme alongside initiatives for critical minerals processing and an overhaul of the national statistical system.

    — The Tribune

  • right · 1 outlet

    Plan includes 30 GWh of battery storage, 60 GWh of pumped storage and 2 GWh from emerging technologies; scheme to be implemented with states.

    — NDTV

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The Union Cabinet approved a 92 gigawatt-hour (GWh) grid-scale energy storage scheme alongside initiatives for critical minerals processing and an overhaul of the national statistical system.

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Cabinet approves 92 GWh energy storage scheme, critical minerals processing, and statistical revamp

The Union Cabinet approved a 92 gigawatt-hour (GWh) grid-scale energy storage scheme alongside initiatives for critical minerals processing and an overhaul of the national statistical system.

The Shillong Times Center The Shillong Times

Cabinet okays Rs 14,500 crore viability gap funding for grid-scale energy storage systems

New Delhi, Nov 4: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for development of grid-scale energy storage systems, with a total financial support of Rs 14,500 crore for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. The scheme aims…

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