What is the primary objective of the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) scheme?

To facilitate the evacuation of renewable energy from resource-rich areas to the national grid

To provide financial incentives for rural electrification through off-grid solutions

To replace all conventional power plants with wind energy farms

To provide direct subsidies to solar panel manufacturers

Which of the following has been identified as a challenge affecting the implementation of the Green Energy Corridor projects?

Right of Way (RoW) issues and environmental clearances

Absence of solar and wind potential in Indian states

Excessive production of renewable energy beyond grid capacity

Lack of interest from international investors

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12 August 2026

Green Energy Corridor third phase

The Green Energy Corridor is a flagship national infrastructure scheme directly linked to India's renewable energy targets, making it a high-probability topic for questions on energy policy and infrastructure development.

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The Green Energy Corridor (GEC) is a scheme designed to evacuate electricity from renewable sources (solar and wind) by synchronizing them with conventional power grids.
The third phase of the intra-state GEC is currently in the final planning stages and awaiting Union Cabinet approval.
The proposed outlay for the third phase exceeds ₹50,000 crore.
The primary objective of the third phase is to augment intra-state transmission lines in renewable-energy-rich states to facilitate energy evacuation.
The Ministry for New and Renewable Energy aims to evacuate approximately 135 gigawatts of renewable energy through the third phase.
Phase-II of the GEC is expected to be completed within the next two years.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy identified several challenges affecting GEC implementation, including Right of Way (RoW) issues, forest clearances, Great Indian Bustard (GIB) conservation concerns, delays in tender awards, and non-participation of states in the tendering process.

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This is day 2 of 2 in Green Energy Corridor Phase III Development, which has been running since 11 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

Discuss the significance of the Green Energy Corridor in achieving India's renewable energy targets. What are the structural and environmental challenges hindering the timely implementation of such infrastructure projects? 150 words

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The transition to a green economy necessitates robust transmission infrastructure to integrate variable renewable energy into the national grid. In light of the proposed third phase of the Green Energy Corridor, analyze the role of intra-state transmission networks in ensuring energy security and the importance of addressing regulatory and environmental bottlenecks for sustainable development. 250 words

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Prelims

What is the primary objective of the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) scheme?

Which of the following has been identified as a challenge affecting the implementation of the Green Energy Corridor projects?

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GEC third phase in final stages, up for Cabinet approval

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