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National Geothermal Energy Policy 2025
September 20 , 2025
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- India has launched its first national policy on geothermal energy in 2025.
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will regulate and oversee the geothermal energy development.
- The policy aims to promote research, inter-ministerial coordination, and adoption of global best practices.
- Ten geothermal provinces have been identified, including the Himalayas, Cambay Basin, Aravalli, Mahanadi Basin, and Godavari Basin.
- India’s estimated geothermal energy potential is around 10 gigawatts.
- The policy encourages hybrid geothermal-solar plants and the retrofitting of abandoned oil and gas wells.
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