National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) notified
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What happened
- The Government notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to support Net Zero 2070 [PIB].
- It covers power generation and direct uses: district heating, agriculture, aquaculture and ground source heat pumps; five pilot projects have been sanctioned [PIB].
Background
- Regulatory and stewardship responsibilities rest with the MNRE [PIB].
Why it matters
- Geothermal is firm, round-the-clock power, unlike solar and wind.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-09-17): the Government notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to support Net Zero 2070.
- Geothermal is firm, round-the-clock power, unlike solar and wind.
Quotable data pointThe Government notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to support Net Zero 2070.
PIB: National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025), 17 Sep 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: geothermal uses, GSHP.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
GSHP stands for
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Pilot projects sanctioned under the policy
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025), 17 Sep 2025
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