The Government of India has notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025), reinforcing its commitment towards achieving the ambitious 2070 Net Zero Goal and strengthening the country’s energy security through diversified renewable energy sources.
India, with its untapped geothermal resources, is poised to leverage this clean and reliable energy source for power generation and direct-use applications such as district heating, agriculture, aquaculture, and space cooling and heating via Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs). The newly unveiled policy provides a comprehensive framework to promote exploration, development, and utilisation of geothermal energy in India.
As a first step towards exploration of geothermal energy, the ministry has sanctioned five projects in the sector. These include both pilot initiatives and resource assessment projects aimed at exploring the viability and potential of geothermal energy in India.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will continue to monitor the progress while providing a conducive environment for developers, industries, and research institutions to actively participate in India’s clean energy transition.
