Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled the National Electricity Plan (transmission) to address the growing energy demand of the Indian economy.

• Prepared by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the plan sets a target of transmitting 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with the goal of reaching over 600 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2032. 
• The plan outlines several key initiatives aimed at transitioning India towards a green and clean economy.
• These include integrating 10 GW of offshore wind farms, 47 GW of battery energy storage systems, and 30 GW of pumped storage plants.
• Additionally, it addresses the power requirements for green hydrogen and green ammonia manufacturing hubs, along with plans for cross-border interconnections to bolster energy security and trade.