Lok Sabha Question No. 184 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-12
Subject: Incentives for setting up of Solar Power Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Shri Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 184

ANSWERED ON 12/03/2025

## INCENTIVES FOR SETTING UP OF SOLAR POWER PROJECTS

- *184. SHRI  MADHAVANENI RAGHUNANDAN RAO:

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the incentives and concessions provided by the Union Government for setting up solar power and other renewable energy projects on Government lands in Telangana; and
- (b) the details of any subsidies, tax breaks or other benefits offered to encourage investment in the sector?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, & FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a) & (b) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No.184 for ANSWER ON 12.03.2025

- (a)  &  (b)  The  Government  provides  incentives/concessions  through  various  schemes  to promote setting up of renewable energy projects in the country including Telangana. The details of incentives/concessions are given at Annexure.

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## ANNEXURE REFFERED IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.184 FOR 12.03.2025

Details of incentives/concessions given for Renewable Energy Schemes/Programmes

| Scheme/Programme                     | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
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| (a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | 1. Under the PMSG: MBY, the CFA for installation of Rooftop Solar in the Residential Sector is given below:                                                                                                                                                                           | 1. Under the PMSG: MBY, the CFA for installation of Rooftop Solar in the Residential Sector is given below:                                                                                                                                                                           | 1. Under the PMSG: MBY, the CFA for installation of Rooftop Solar in the Residential Sector is given below:                                                                                                                                                                           | 1. Under the PMSG: MBY, the CFA for installation of Rooftop Solar in the Residential Sector is given below:                                                                                                                                                                           |
| (a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | S.No.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Type of Residential Segment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | CFA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | CFA (Special Category States/UTs)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| (a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Residential Sector (first 2 kWp of Rooftop Solar (RTS) capacity or part thereof)                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Rs.30,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Rs.33,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| (a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Residential Sector (with additional RTS capacity of 1 kWp or part thereof)                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Rs.18,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Rs.19,800/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| (a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | 3                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Residential Sector (additional RTS capacity beyond 3 kWp)                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | No additional CFA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | No additional CFA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| (a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | 4                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Group Housing Societies/ Residential Welfare Associations (GHS/RWA) etc. for common facilities including EV charging up to 500 kWp (@ 3 kWp per house)                                                                                                                                | Rs.18,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Rs.19,800/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| (a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | 2. The PMSG: MBY scheme includes the provision for incentive to DISCOMs to motivate and help them in activities such as create conducive regulatory and administrative mechanisms, achieve targets for implementation. The incentive is pegged at 5% of applicable benchmark cost for | 2. The PMSG: MBY scheme includes the provision for incentive to DISCOMs to motivate and help them in activities such as create conducive regulatory and administrative mechanisms, achieve targets for implementation. The incentive is pegged at 5% of applicable benchmark cost for | 2. The PMSG: MBY scheme includes the provision for incentive to DISCOMs to motivate and help them in activities such as create conducive regulatory and administrative mechanisms, achieve targets for implementation. The incentive is pegged at 5% of applicable benchmark cost for | 2. The PMSG: MBY scheme includes the provision for incentive to DISCOMs to motivate and help them in activities such as create conducive regulatory and administrative mechanisms, achieve targets for implementation. The incentive is pegged at 5% of applicable benchmark cost for |

| Scheme/Programme    | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
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|                     | capacity achieved above 10% and less than 15% of installed base capacity; 10% of the applicable benchmark cost for capacity achieved beyond 15% of installed base capacity. 3. To push the deployment of residential rooftop solar system (RTS) and undertake local mobilization efforts, the PMSG: MBY scheme also includes the provision for incentive to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs), at the rate of Rs.1000 for every installation of RTS in residential segment in the jurisdiction of ULB/PRI, for which CFA has been transferred to consumer. 4. Further, a fund of Rs. 800 crore has been provisioned for developing a Model Solar Village in each district of the country, with an assistance of Rs 1 crore per Model Solar                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| (b) PM-KUSUM scheme | Village under PMSG: MBY scheme. Component A : Setting up of 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground/Stilt Mounted Solar Power Plants Benefits available: Procurement Based Incentive (PBI) to the DISCOMs @ 40 paise/kWh or Rs. 6.60 lakhs/MW/year, whichever is lower, for buying solar power under this scheme. The PBI is given to the DISCOMs for a period of five years from the Commercial Operation Date of the plant. Therefore, the total PBI payable to DISCOMs is up to Rs. 33 Lakh per MW. Component B : Installation of 14 Lakh Stand-alone Solar Pumps Benefits available: CFA of 30% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the stand-alone solar agriculture pump is provided. However, in North Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep and A&NIslands, CFAof 50% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the stand-alone solar pump is provided. Component B can also be implemented without State share of 30%. The Central Financial Assistance will continue to remain 30% and rest 70% will be borne by the farmer. Component C: Solarisation of 35 Lakh Grid Connected Agriculture Pumps including through Feeder Level Solarisation Benefits available: (a) Individual Pump Solarization (IPS): CFA of 30% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the solar |

| Scheme/Programme                                                                                                                                                                | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
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|                                                                                                                                                                                 | PV component will be provided. However, in North Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep and A&NIslands, CFAof 50% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the solar PV component is provided. Component C (IPS) can also be implemented without State share of 30%. The Central Financial Assistance will continue to remain 30% and rest 70% will be borne by the farmer. (b) Feeder Level Solarization (FLS): Agriculture feeders can be solarized by the State Government in CAPEX or RESCO mode with CFA of Rs. 1.05 Crore per MW as provided by MNRE. However, in North Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Island, CFA of Rs. 1.75 crore perMW is provided. |
| (c) Solar Park Scheme                                                                                                                                                           | (a) Up to Rs. 25 lakhs per Solar Park, for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR). (b) Rs. 20 lakh per MWor 30% of the project cost, whichever is lower, for development of infrastructure.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| (d) Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme) for grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by the Government Producers | Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support up to Rs. 55 lakhs perMW to the CPSUs/Govt. Organizations entities selected through competitive bidding process.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| (e) PLI Scheme 'National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules'                                                                                                         | The beneficiaries are eligible for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) on production and sale of solar PV modules. The quantum of PLI eligible for disbursal depends upon: (i) quantum of sales of solar PV modules; (ii) performance parameters (efficiency and temperature coefficient of maximum power) of solar PV modules sold; and (iii) percentage of local value addition in modules sold.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |

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| (f) New Solar Power Scheme (for Tribal and PVTG Habitations/Villages) under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA JGUA): | • The Scheme will cover electrification of One Lakh un- electrified households (HHs) in Tribal and PVTG areas identified by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) by provision of off-grid solar systems. • The scheme includes a provision for providing off-grid solar lighting in 1500 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) in PVTGareas as approved under PM JANMAN. • Similarly, the scheme also includes provision for solarisation of 2000 public institutions through off-grid solar systems as approved under DAJGUA. The off-grid solar systems shall be provided only where electricity supply through grid is not techno-economically feasible. • The financial outlay approved for the scheme under PM JANMAN and DAJGUAis given below: | • The Scheme will cover electrification of One Lakh un- electrified households (HHs) in Tribal and PVTG areas identified by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) by provision of off-grid solar systems. • The scheme includes a provision for providing off-grid solar lighting in 1500 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) in PVTGareas as approved under PM JANMAN. • Similarly, the scheme also includes provision for solarisation of 2000 public institutions through off-grid solar systems as approved under DAJGUA. The off-grid solar systems shall be provided only where electricity supply through grid is not techno-economically feasible. • The financial outlay approved for the scheme under PM JANMAN and DAJGUAis given below: | • The Scheme will cover electrification of One Lakh un- electrified households (HHs) in Tribal and PVTG areas identified by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) by provision of off-grid solar systems. • The scheme includes a provision for providing off-grid solar lighting in 1500 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) in PVTGareas as approved under PM JANMAN. • Similarly, the scheme also includes provision for solarisation of 2000 public institutions through off-grid solar systems as approved under DAJGUA. The off-grid solar systems shall be provided only where electricity supply through grid is not techno-economically feasible. • The financial outlay approved for the scheme under PM JANMAN and DAJGUAis given below: | • The Scheme will cover electrification of One Lakh un- electrified households (HHs) in Tribal and PVTG areas identified by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) by provision of off-grid solar systems. • The scheme includes a provision for providing off-grid solar lighting in 1500 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) in PVTGareas as approved under PM JANMAN. • Similarly, the scheme also includes provision for solarisation of 2000 public institutions through off-grid solar systems as approved under DAJGUA. The off-grid solar systems shall be provided only where electricity supply through grid is not techno-economically feasible. • The financial outlay approved for the scheme under PM JANMAN and DAJGUAis given below: | • The Scheme will cover electrification of One Lakh un- electrified households (HHs) in Tribal and PVTG areas identified by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) by provision of off-grid solar systems. • The scheme includes a provision for providing off-grid solar lighting in 1500 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) in PVTGareas as approved under PM JANMAN. • Similarly, the scheme also includes provision for solarisation of 2000 public institutions through off-grid solar systems as approved under DAJGUA. The off-grid solar systems shall be provided only where electricity supply through grid is not techno-economically feasible. • The financial outlay approved for the scheme under PM JANMAN and DAJGUAis given below: |
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     | S. No.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | Components                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Central Share (100%)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Approved Financial Outlay (in Rs. Crore)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Timeline                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Provision of 0.3 kW Solar offgrid system for 1 lakh Tribal and PVTG HHs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Rs. 50,000 per HH or as per actual cost                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | 500                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | FY 2023- 24 to FY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Solar street lighting and provision of lighting in 1500 MPCs of PVTG areas                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Rs. 1 lakh per MPC                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | 15                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | 2025-26                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 3                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Solarisation of 2000 public institutions through off-grid solar systems                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Rs 1 lakh per kW                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | 400                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | FY 2024- 25 to FY 2028-29                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| (g)Wind Energy                                                                                                                                                                                      | The benefits available for wind energy sector are given as under: (a) The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects' on 19.06.2024 at a total outlay of Rs. 7453 crores, including an                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | The benefits available for wind energy sector are given as under: (a) The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects' on 19.06.2024 at a total outlay of Rs. 7453 crores, including an                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | The benefits available for wind energy sector are given as under: (a) The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects' on 19.06.2024 at a total outlay of Rs. 7453 crores, including an                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | The benefits available for wind energy sector are given as under: (a) The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects' on 19.06.2024 at a total outlay of Rs. 7453 crores, including an                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | The benefits available for wind energy sector are given as under: (a) The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects' on 19.06.2024 at a total outlay of Rs. 7453 crores, including an                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |

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|                                                                                                        | crores for upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects. (b) Generation Based Incentive (GBI) is being provided to the wind projects commissioned on or before 31 st March 2017. (c) Concessional custom duty exemption on certain items required for manufacturing of components of wind electric generators.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| (h) Green Energy Corridor Scheme (for development of intra- state transmission system for RE projects) | (a) GEC Phase-I: CFA of 40% of DPR cost or awarded cost whichever is lower. (b) GEC Phase-II: CFA of 33% of DPR cost or awarded cost whichever is lower.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| (i) Biomass Programme                                                                                  | (a) For Briquette manufacturing plants: Rs. 9 Lakhs/MTPH (metric ton/hour) [Maximum CFA- Rs. 45 Lakh per project] (b) For Non-Bagasse Cogeneration Projects: Rs. 40 Lakhs/MW (on installed capacity) (Maximum CFA- Rs. 5 Crore per project) (c) For pellet plants whose applications have been received before 16.07.2024: Rs. 9 Lakhs/MTPH (metric ton/hour) [Maximum CFA- Rs. 45 Lakh per project] (d) For pellet plants whose applications have been received on or after 16.07.2024: i. For Non-Torrefied Pellet manufacturing plant: Rs. 21 lakhs/MTPH production capacity or 30% of the capital cost considered for plant and machinery of 1 MTPH plant, whichever is lower (Maximum Rs. 105 lakhs per project) ii.For Torrefied Pellet manufacturing plant: Rs. 42 lakhs/MTPH production capacity or 30% of the capital cost considered for plant and machinery of 1 MTPH plant, whichever is lower (Maximum Rs. 210 lakhs per project) |

| Scheme/Programme              | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
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| (j)Biogas Programme           | (a) Rs. 9800/- to Rs. 70,400/- per plant based on size of the plant in cubic meter for small biogas plants (1-25 cubic meter/day plant capacity) (b) Rs. 35,000/- to Rs. 45,000/- per kilowatt for power generation and Rs. 17,500/- to Rs. 22,500/- per kilowatt equivalent for thermal applications (25 - 2500 cubic meter/day plant capacity) The eligible CFA would be 20% higher than Standard CFA in for North Eastern Region (NER), Island, Registered Gaushalas and SC/ST beneficiaries.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| (k) Waste to Energy Programme | (a) For Biogas generation: Rs. 0.25 crore per 12000 cum/day (Maximum CFA- Rs.5 crore/project) (b) For BioCNG/Enriched Biogas/Compressed Biogas generation: (Maximum CFA- Rs.10 crore/project) (i) BioCNG generation from new Biogas plant - Rs. 4 Crore per 4800 Kg/day; (ii) BioCNG generation from existing Biogas plant - Rs 3 Crore per 4800 Kg/day; (c) For Power generation based on Biogas (Maximum CFA - Rs. 5 crore/project): (i) Power generation from new biogas plant: Rs. 0.75 crore per MW (ii) Power generation from existing biogas plant: Rs. 0.5 crore perMW (d) For Power generation based on bio & agro-industrial waste (other than Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) through incineration process): Rs.0.40 crore/MW (Maximum CFA - Rs.5.00 Crore/Project) (e) For Biomass Gasifier for electricity/ thermal applications: i) Rs. 2,500 per kW e with dual fuel engines for electrical application ii) Rs. 15,000 per kW e with 100% gas engines for electrical application iii) Rs. 2 lakh per 300 kW th for thermal applications. |

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|                                     | Note: • In case, the Waste to Energy plants are set up in Special Category States (NE Region, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the eligible CFA would be 20% higher than Standard CFA pattern given above. • Biogas/BioCNG/Power (biogas based) generation plants based on cattle dung as main feedstock set up by Gaushalas independently or through joint ventures/partnerships will be eligible for20% higherCFA than Standard CFA pattern given above. These Gaushalas (Shelters) should be registered with the respective State Government.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| (l) National Green Hydrogen Mission | • SIGHT programme for Electrolyser manufacturing has an allocation of Rs.4,440 Crores. The incentives start from Rs.4,440 per kW in the first year and end at Rs.1,480 per kW in the fifth year. • SIGHT programme for Green Hydrogen production and its derivatives have an allocation of Rs.13,050 Crores. o For Green Hydrogen Production, incentives are capped at Rs.50/kg, Rs.40/kg and Rs.30/kg for the first, second and third year respectively. o For Green Ammonia production, incentives are Rs.8.82/kg in the first year of production and supply, Rs.7.06/kg during the second year of production and supply, and Rs.5.30/kg during the third year of production and supply. • Pilot projects for projects in Transport Sector have an outlay of Rs.496 Crores till FY 2025-26. • Pilot projects in Shipping sector have an outlay of Rs.115 Crores till FY 2025-26. • Pilot projects in Steel sector have an outlay of Rs.455 Crores till FY 2029-30. • Hydrogen Hubs have an outlay of Rs.200 Crores till FY 2025- 26. • The R&D program of the Mission has a budget of Rs.400 Crores till FY 2025-26. |

| Scheme/Programme   | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
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|                    | • Skill Development component of the Mission has an outlay of Rs.35 Crores till FY 2029-30. • The Testing component of the Mission has an outlay of Rs.200 Crores till FY 2025-26. • The New and Innovative Techniques and Applications for Green Hydrogen has an outlay of Rs.200 Crores byFY 2025- 26. |
| (m) R&D programme  | The Ministry encourages research and technology development proposals in collaboration with the industry and provides up to 100% financial support to Government/non-profit research organizations and up to 70% to Industry, Start-ups, Private Institutes, Entrepreneurs and Manufacturing units.      |