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Uttarakhand’s Geothermal Policy
July 15 , 2025
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- Uttarakhand has approved its first Geothermal Energy Policy.
- It aims to harness the highly natural geothermal springs for the sustainable energy, development, and environmental goals.
- The policy targets the high utilization of 40 identified geothermal springs in the Himalayan region for clean power, heating, and other applications.
- It follows a partnership with Iceland’s Varkis Company to explore high-altitude geothermal resources.
- Its implementation will be managed by the Department of Energy, Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA), and Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL).
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