Which of the following statement is/are INCORRECT regarding Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II – Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for 13 GW Renewable Energy Project in Ladakh?

1. This project was approved on 18 October 2023.

2. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi approved this project.

3. The project is targeted to be set up by FY 2029-30 with total estimated cost of Rs. 20,773.70 crore.

4. The project will contribute to achieving the target of 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuels by year 2050.

The correct answer is: (a) 4 only

Information Booster:
• The Green Energy Corridor Phase-II in Ladakh will evacuate 13 GW of renewable energy to the national grid.
• The transmission system will run approximately 713 km connecting Pang (Ladakh) to Kaithal (Haryana).
• The project will improve energy security, support climate goals, and promote infrastructure in remote regions.
• The Government of India targets 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 under the Paris Agreement commitments.
• The system will include HVDC transmission lines, substations, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).