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India targets 105.56 GW pumped storage capacity by 2035-36

The Press Information Bureau announced on 19 October 2026 that India is scaling up Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), which act as "water batteries" to store renewable energy. The Central Electricity Authority has mapped a pathway to commission 100.81 GW of new projects by 2035-36, bringing total capacity to 105.56 GW.

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India transforms lighthouses into tourism and cultural landmarks

PIB Delhi announced on 10 October 2026 that India is reimagining its 205 lighthouses by combining their primary navigation role with tourism and heritage preservation. To date, 75 lighthouses have been developed as tourism destinations, with 25 more proposed, while four new 20-metre lighthouses are being established along the Brahmaputra waterway at a combined outlay of about ₹84 crore.

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vessels
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On 1 January 2023: first edition of lighthouse festival at Fort Aguada in Goa (+2 more) · along the coast
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PIB Delhi
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10 October 2026
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