Uttarakhand approves geothermal energy policy to tap Himalayan hot springs
The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved the Uttarakhand Geo-Thermal Energy Policy 2025 to promote scientific research and development of geothermal energy resources in the state. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on July 9, 2025, according to Hindustan Times. The policy aims to utilise geothermal sites for power generation, heating and cooling, water purification, and community development. The energy department will lead the implementation in partnership with…