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NITI Aayog Plans to Make Andhra Pradesh a Clean Energy Hub by 2035
- 09 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
NITI Aayog unveiled a draft blueprint aimed at transforming Andhra Pradesh into one of India’s top three renewable energy hubs by 2035. The strategy was presented by NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam to the State Chief Secretary under the ASSET (Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition) platform.
Key Points
- Clean Energy Transition: The blueprint envisions making Andhra Pradesh a leading renewable energy producer and exporter by 2035.
- The plan is aligned with India’s broader push for energy security, decarbonisation, economic growth, and climate action and supports national targets including the 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity goal by 2030
- Energy Affordability and Efficiency: NITI Aayog estimates that power purchase costs could drop to ₹3.90–4 per unit, with overall supply costs maintained below ₹6 per unit.
- Transmission Modernisation: An investment of ₹65,000–70,000 crore is earmarked for transmission upgrades, including Green Energy Corridors, GIS substations, and HVDC lines.
- Energy War Room: A dedicated monitoring cell will be established to track the progress of these initiatives.
- Timeline: The blueprint is expected to be finalised by early March 2026, with implementation likely to begin by the middle of the same month.
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