PM DHARA programme: Why India needs a ₹1.86 lakh crore smart-grid push for renewables
India's Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the PM DHARA programme, targeting a ₹1.86 lakh crore investment in smart grid infrastructure for renewable energy. This initiative aims to enhance the grid's capacity to manage fluctuations from renewable sources, with implementation set for FY 2023-24. The project is expected to lower power costs and benefit consumers through improved transmission systems.