The Union Government will revive the Small Hydropower scheme in Budget 2026 with ₹2,500 crore, targeting 1.5 GW capacity. Focused on hilly and border regions, it promotes run-of-the-river projects, offering viable, decentralized renewable power with minimal ecological impact.
Click to View MoreThe Union Government plans to roll out PM-KUSUM 2.0, shifting from pump replacement to feeder-level solarisation. By promoting Agro-PV and using the Agri Infrastructure Fund, it tackles land and credit constraints, enables farmers as energy producers, and ensures reliable daytime power, transforming rural energy security.
Click to View MoreThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas 2025 review shows progress on energy security and climate
goals through early E20 blending, gas grid expansion, and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana coverage. Yet
high crude import dependence and falling domestic output underscore the challenge of balancing
security, affordability, and sustainability.
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