Geothermal Energy

This government backgrounder details India's progress and policy framework regarding geothermal energy as part of its clean energy transition toward Net Zero by 2070. The government notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy in September 2025, with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) acting as the nodal ministry. A notable milestone was achieved in July 2026 when the ONGC Energy Centre commissioned India's first two geothermal wells in Puga Valley, Ladakh. The source highlights India's theoretical geothermal potential of nearly 10.6 GW, spanning 10 geothermal provinces and 381 mapped hot springs. It also outlines ongoing government-supported pilot projects, research initiatives, and international collaborations with Australia, Iceland, and Saudi Arabia.