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Green Energy Corridor Phase 3 sent to Cabinet for approval
The Union Cabinet is set to consider the third phase of the Green Energy Corridor (GEC), with a planned outlay of over ₹50,000 crore, senior officials told The Hindu and Livemint. The…
The Story in Brief
The Union Cabinet is set to consider the third phase of the Green Energy Corridor (GEC), with a planned outlay of over ₹50,000 crore, senior officials told The Hindu and Livemint. The scheme aims to strengthen intra-state transmission lines in renewable-rich states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh, targeting the evacuation of about 135 GW of renewable energy. The push comes as solar and wind capacity additions outpace grid infrastructure, leading to power curtailment. Livemint reports the proposal has cleared the finance ministry's expenditure finance committee. Earlier phases of the GEC have faced delays due to right-of-way issues, forest clearances, and regulatory hurdles, with Phase II expected to be completed by the end of FY27, according to officials.
The Indian Opinion
The ₹50,000-crore corridor plan sounds ambitious, but the real test will be execution. Earlier phases are still incomplete, with delays from land rights, forest clearance, and Great Indian Bustard rules. The government must show it can fix these bottlenecks before stacking more projects. The key number to watch: how much curtailment of solar and wind power falls in the next two years. If the new lines do not come first, generation will keep being wasted, no matter how much is spent.
Sources (2): thehindu.com, livemint.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
