Cabinet clears 92 GWh energy plan, critical minerals scheme & 850 fast-track courts

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces key decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, including approval for energy storage schemes with a combined capacity of 92 gigawatt-hours (GWh). The plan includes 30 GWh of battery storage and 60 GWh of pumped-hydro storage, to be implemented in collaboration with state governments. The Cabinet has also approved a scheme to strengthen the processing of all 24 identified critical minerals, including minerals sourced through mining and recycling, giving a boost to sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, batteries and defence. Additionally, the Cabinet has sanctioned the extension and strengthening of 850 fast-track courts dealing with child abuse and rape cases to ensure swifter justice.