India’s Cabinet Clears ₹270,000 Crore Green Energy Push By NTPC And NLCIL

India’s Union Cabinet has approved a combined investment of ₹270,000 crore by NTPC Ltd and NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) to accelerate the country’s renewable energy transition. The move is part of India’s broader strategy to meet its COP26 commitments and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.

NTPC’s Renewable Expansion Plan

- NTPC will invest ₹200,000 crore through its subsidiary NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL)  
- The funds will support solar, wind, green hydrogen, and energy storage projects across multiple states  
- NTPC aims to reach 60 GW of renewable capacity by 2032, contributing to India’s 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030  
- The Cabinet has exempted NTPC from Maharatna CPSE investment limits to fast-track deployment  

NLCIL’s Green Energy Roadmap

- NLCIL will invest ₹70,000 crore to scale its renewable capacity from 1.43 GW to 10.11 GW by 2030  
- The company targets a 50 percent renewable share in its portfolio by 2030, rising to 77 percent by 2047  
- NLC India Green Energy Ltd (NIGEL) will lead the expansion, focusing on solar, wind, energy storage, and green hydrogen  
- Key projects are underway in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Assam  

Strategic Impact

- The investments will reduce coal dependency, lower emissions, and create thousands of green jobs  
- NTPC and NLCIL’s enhanced portfolios will improve grid stability and support 24x7 clean power supply  
- The Cabinet’s decision reinforces India’s global image as a green economy and strengthens its climate leadership  

Sources: Press Information Bureau, Economic Times EnergyWorld, The Hindu BusinessLine, CNBC TV18, Moneycontrol.

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