Cabinet approves Rs 18,100-cr PLI scheme for promoting battery storage
Government on Wednesday approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for promoting battery storage at an estimated outlay of Rs 18,100 crore
 "File photo: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar addresses media on cabinet decisions, in New Delhi.")
File photo: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar addresses media on cabinet decisions, in New Delhi.
The government on Wednesday approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for promoting battery storage at an estimated outlay of Rs 18,100 crore.
With the objective to promote the 'Make in India' initiative, National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage is expected to attract investment of Rs 45,000 crore, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters after the Cabinet meeting.
The proposal aims to achieve a manufacturing capacity of 50 Gigawatt Hour of ACC and 5 GWh of niche ACC, he said.
It will promote green growth and use local products like copper and bauxite to a large extent, he added.
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First Published: May 12 2021 | 3:48 PM IST