The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved India's first offshore wind energy projects, with a total capacity of 1 GW. These projects will be located off the coasts of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, with each state hosting a 500 MW project. The initiative, which involves a total outlay of ₹7,453 crore, includes a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme to support the implementation. The projects are expected to enhance India's renewable energy capacity, reduce CO2 emissions, and create numerous jobs. Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significance of this decision, emphasizing its potential environmental and economic benefits.
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News Alert | Government approves new transmission schemes worth ₹13,595 cr to evacuate 4.5 GW Renewable power each from Rajasthan and Karnataka https://t.co/0t1qFoPSv0
Government of India approves new transmission schemes worth ₹13,595 crore to evacuate 4.5 GW RE power each from Rajasthan and Karnataka The schemes to be implemented through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mode The schemes are part of 500 GW RE capacity by 2030 out…
#India's federal government cabinet has approved viability gap funding (VGF) for the installation and commissioning of 1GW of offshore wind projects in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu states. https://t.co/1P9hBg06sd
India boosts offshore wind energy with Rs 7,453 crore VGF scheme, aiming to install and commission 1 GW of projects off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu coasts. https://t.co/WJ1NLuZ9MX
Thank you, PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, for approving the nation's first offshore wind energy projects in the Union Cabinet today. The two wind energy projects in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu will produce 1,000 megawatts of power in total. These projects, costing ₹7,453 crore, will power… https://t.co/q2EFFdQVl0
Centre Approves India's First Offshore Wind Energy Projects in #Gujarat and #Tamil Nadu https://t.co/aZYLW4Kj6n
Centre Approves India's First Offshore Wind Energy Projects in #Gujarat and #TamilNadu https://t.co/aZYLW4Kj6n
#India: Cabinet Approves Rs 7453 Crore Funding For Offshore Wind Projects Off Gujarat, Tamil Nadu Coast https://t.co/oMWlCiRqsH
The Cabinet decision to approve a funding scheme for 1 GW offshore wind projects off the coasts of Gujarat & Tamil Nadu will enhance our renewable energy capacity, reduce CO2 emissions and create numerous jobs: Prime Minister @narendramodi https://t.co/uTEph060yF
The Modi government has commissioned India’s first-ever offshore wind energy projects. Details 👇 https://t.co/RkMyya4hWF
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹7,453 crore-Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects, including one in #Gujarat. Read more: https://t.co/oWHspfTrqR
"The Cabinet decision to approve a funding scheme for 1 GW offshore wind projects off the coasts of Gujarat & Tamil Nadu will enhance our renewable energy capacity, reduce CO2 emissions and create numerous jobs," posts PM Modi (@narendramodi). https://t.co/hOhiaBV1FE
The Cabinet decision to approve a funding scheme for 1 GW offshore wind projects off the coasts of Gujarat & Tamil Nadu will enhance our renewable energy capacity, reduce CO2 emissions and create numerous jobs. https://t.co/3Z2QWiUEfE
#CabinetDecisions | Cabinet approves Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for implementation of Offshore Wind Energy Projects The scheme aims to set up first-ever offshore wind energy projects in India. Two projects of 500 MW each, off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu,… https://t.co/aHHg8fBFge
Cabinet approves Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for implementation of Offshore Wind Energy Projects The scheme aims to set up first-ever offshore wind energy projects in India Two projects of 500 MW each, off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, will be commissioned. The… https://t.co/cobWMZuQVZ
Cabinet approves India's first offshore wind terminal project https://t.co/zEILYZFpII
#Cabinet approves Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for implementation of Offshore Wind Energy Projects Scheme aims to set up first ever offshore wind energy projects in India #CabinetDecisions @AshwiniVaishnaw https://t.co/JmeWY8PDr9
#WATCH | Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "Union Cabinet has taken a landmark decision by approving India's first offshore wind energy project. These will be 1GW offshore wind projects, 500 MW each (off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu). This is a big… https://t.co/pqy8eLOgbL
Cabinet approves 1 GW offshore wind energy projects in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu with total outlay of Rs 7,453 cr: I&B Minister