Key facts
- Storage
- VGF for battery storage ₹14,500 crore, 92 GWh (Nov 2026)
- Others
- Green Energy Corridor III (Oct) · Small Hydro ₹2,584 crore, 1,500 MW (Mar) · coal gasification ₹37,500 crore (May)
History and related schemes
Small hydro in India = projects up to 25 MW.
2026 notes from the PDF
Critical-mineral processing CAPEX scheme ₹2,814 crore (lithium, nickel) · Nov 2026.
Exam revision
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Compare schemes in this sector
Surya Ghar = rooftop solar for homes · KUSUM = solar pumps for farmers · Surya Sarovar = floating solar on water.
Sector practice from the PDF
How much free electricity a month does PM Surya Ghar aim to give?
- 100 units
- 150 units
- 200 units
- 300 units
- 400 units
(D) 300 units
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