Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes Centre’s approval of major agri and green energy missions

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana and the Green Energy Mission, with allocations of ₹24,000 crore and ₹27,000 crore respectively.

Sharing his reaction on social media platform X, CM Dhami praised the Centre’s decision, calling it "proof of the government's commitment" to the welfare of villages, farmers, and the underprivileged, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के कुशल नेतृत्व में केंद्रीय कैबिनेट द्वारा प्रधानमंत्री धन-धान्य कृषि योजना के लिए ₹24 हजार करोड़ और ग्रीन एनर्जी मिशन हेतु ₹27 हजार करोड़ की स्वीकृति प्रदान करने के लिए हार्दिक आभार एवं अभिनंदन।

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— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) July 16, 2025

"Dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under your able leadership, heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to the Union Cabinet for approving Rs 24 thousand crore for the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana and Rs 27 thousand crore for the Green Energy Mission," Dhami wrote on X.

He further stated that the decision would boost the agricultural economy and serve as a significant step towards sustainable growth. "This decision is proof of the government's commitment to the welfare of villages, the poor, and farmers. This decision will not only strengthen the economy of the country's food providers but also set a strong example for India in the direction of sustainable development with the balanced use of natural resources," his post added.

In a key move, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Modi, also approved enhanced investment autonomy for Maharatna PSU NTPC. The decision raises NTPC’s limit for renewable energy investments from ₹7,500 crore to ₹20,000 crore, with a target of achieving 60 GW capacity by 2032.

The expanded delegation of authority to NTPC and its subsidiary NGEL is expected to speed up the development of renewable energy projects across India. This initiative is also seen as critical to strengthening the country’s power infrastructure and ensuring continuous, reliable electricity access.

Moreover, these renewable energy projects are projected to create both direct and indirect employment during their construction and operational phases.

An official release from the CCEA noted, "This shall provide boost to local suppliers, local enterprises/ MSMEs and shall encourage the entrepreneurship opportunities within the country besides promoting employment and socio-economic development of the country."