Uttar Pradesh Announces New 'Green Energy Corridor' Project
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a massive 'Green Energy Corridor' to facilitate the transmission of renewable energy from Bundelkhand.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- Green Energy Corridor to be built in Bundelkhand, UP.
- Aims to transmit 4,000 MW of solar power.
- Supported by the Central Government's InSTS scheme.
- Key districts involved: Jalaun, Jhansi, and Lalitpur.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| State PCS / PSC | Medium | 3–6 | State-specific geography — rivers, forests, mineral belts — is heavily tested in state exams. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 3–6 | Physical geography, national parks, rivers, and climate events appear in SSC Tier-1. |
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 8–15 | UPSC tests physical, human, and economic geography together with environment policy. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- New national parks, wildlife sanctuaries added to UNESCO or Ramsar list
- Natural disasters: location, cause, affected state/country
- Hydroelectric projects: river, state, capacity
- Climate summits: COP outcomes, India's commitments, NDC targets
- Minerals: states with largest reserves, mining policy changes
Practice Questions
Q1. In which region of Uttar Pradesh is the new Green Energy Corridor being developed?
- Purvanchal
- Bundelkhand
- Rohilkhand
- Awadh
Explanation: The Green Energy Corridor is specifically planned for the Bundelkhand region to tap into its solar potential.
Q2. What is the primary purpose of a 'Green Energy Corridor'?
- Building highways for electric vehicles
- Transmission of power from renewable sources
- Creating forest belts in urban areas
- Promoting organic farming
Explanation: A Green Energy Corridor is infrastructure designed to transmit electricity generated from renewable sources like solar and wind.
How to Prepare Geography & Environment for Government Exams
Always locate a news event on a map. Geography questions link topical news to physical location. Practice placing events on a blank India map.
Environment news is high-yield. Track new Ramsar sites, World Heritage sites, and biosphere reserves added each year.
For UPSC, read about climate policy outcomes alongside geography. IPCC reports and India's emission targets are core material.