India’s National Geothermal Energy Policy, 2025 marks a historic milestone in the country’s clean energy journey by introducing the first comprehensive policy framework for the exploration, development, and utilization of geothermal energy. Spearheaded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the policy aims to harness India’s vast geothermal resources to provide 24×7 renewable power, heating, and cooling solutions, while supporting the nation’s ambitious Net Zero emissions target by 2070. By promoting advanced drilling technologies, Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs), public-private partnerships, and the reuse of abandoned oil and gas wells, the policy seeks to strengthen India’s energy security and accelerate the transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of India’s National Geothermal Energy Policy, 2025, covering its objectives, scope, geothermal provinces, resource assessment, power generation technologies, direct-use applications, financing mechanisms, fiscal incentives, regulatory reforms, implementation architecture, state-level responsibilities, and global significance. It also explains how geothermal energy can support industrial decarbonization, agriculture, tourism, district heating, cold storage, and rural development, while contributing to India’s renewable energy goals. Whether you are preparing for UPSC, State PCS, UGC-NET, Environment & Ecology, Geography, Energy Studies, Public Administration, Economics, or Competitive Examinations, this guide offers a clear, engaging, and exam-oriented understanding of one of India’s most significant renewable energy initiatives.
Author: Darshita Neeraj
Senior Researcher,
Mudita Learning and Knowledge Private Limited
Email: info@muditabooks.com
Date of post: 23.07.2026
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