# India energy security and transition initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-energy-security-and-transition-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-30T10:48:13.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

India is implementing large-scale energy infrastructure and transition programs to enhance energy security and meet climate goals.

Initial efforts focused on accelerating coal gasification through the National Coal Gasification Mission. This includes a Rs. 37,500-crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification, aiming to process 100 million tonnes by 2030. A key driver is Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL), a joint venture between Coal India Limited and BHEL. The government expects these projects to catalyze investments up to Rs. 3 lakh crore.

Further developments include massive investments in renewable energy and bioenergy. The Union Cabinet approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) with an outlay of Rs 1,86,405 crore to strengthen power transmission for up to 135 GW of renewable energy. This programme includes approximately ₹1,36,378 crore for transmission systems and ₹50,000 crore for 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to improve grid flexibility, with a target completion by FY 2032-33. The GEC-III also includes ₹54,082 crore in Central Financial Support to help lower power costs.

Additionally, the GOBARdhan National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas (CBG), valued at ₹23,731 crore, aims to increase domestic compressed biogas production nearly ten-fold through FY 2035-36. The scheme, scheduled for implementation from FY 2026-27, establishes a stable administered price of ₹2,110 per MMBTU to provide long-term revenue visibility for producers and integrates the CBG value chain under a unified national framework, including provisions for City Gas Distribution entities to meet blending obligations.

## Claims

- The Union Cabinet approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) programme. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Green Energy Corridor Phase-III programme has a total outlay of Rs 1,86,405 crore. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The GEC-III programme aims to facilitate the evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The GEC-III programme is targeted for completion by FY 2032-33. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore. (single source)
- The GOBARdhan scheme will be implemented from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. (single source)
- The GOBARdhan scheme aims to increase domestic compressed biogas production nearly ten-fold. (single source)
- The GOBARdhan scheme establishes a stable administered CBG price of ₹2,110 per MMBTU. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: India approves ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor and biogas schemes

India's Union Cabinet approved the ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III to support 135 GW of renewable energy and a ₹23,731 crore biogas scheme to boost domestic CBG production.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-approves-major-green-energy-and-biogas-infrastructure-investments

### 2026-09-28: India accelerates coal gasification to boost energy security

India is advancing its coal gasification mission through the Rs. 37,500-crore promotion scheme and the BCGCL joint venture to boost energy security and reduce chemical imports.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-accelerates-coal-gasification-to-boost-energy-security

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