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India-UK Offshore Wind Task Force Launched

20 February 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia-UK OffshoreWind Task ForceLaunched20 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

At their fourth Energy Dialogue, India and the UK set up a task force to speed offshore wind rollout under Vision 2035.

Key facts

  • Body: Offshore Wind Task Force.
  • Priority zones: Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
  • Funding: ₹7,453 crore Viability Gap Funding for early-stage projects.

Significance

  • Viability Gap Funding is meant to help early-stage offshore wind projects.
  • Two coastal states get a clear focus.

Exam angle

  • 4th India-UK Energy Dialogue; Vision 2035; VGF of ₹7,453 crore.

Test yourself

1. Which two states were named priority zones for the India-UK Offshore Wind Task Force?

Gujarat and Tamil Nadu were identified as priority zones.

2. How much Viability Gap Funding was allocated for early-stage offshore wind projects?

The allocation is ₹7,453 crore.

3. The Offshore Wind Task Force was launched during which India-UK event?

It was launched at the 4th India-UK Energy Dialogue.

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