National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025:
MNRE launched the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to accelerate exploration and deployment of geothermal energy resources.
- National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025 is comprehensive framework issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) to harness India’s 10 GW geothermal potential, integrate it with renewable energy goals, and build a public-private ecosystem for sustainable development.
- Launched By: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
- Objectives:
- Research & Innovation: Improve geothermal exploration, drilling, reservoir management, cost-effective power generation, and direct-use tech.
- Collaboration: Work with ministries, research institutes, global geothermal agencies, and oil/gas sector.
- Decarbonization: Promote geothermal for space heating/cooling, industry, agriculture, and tourism.
- Infrastructure Utilization: Repurpose abandoned oil & gas wells for geothermal production.
