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Gujarat's 2026-27 budget includes ₹4,019.86 crore for clean energy initiatives, emphasizing Blue Energy systems and battery energy storage. A key allocation is ₹5 crore for a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to assess technical feasibility and infrastructure for marine-based renewable energy along the coast.

Additionally, ₹1 crore is designated for a feasibility study on co-locating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with thermal power projects. Other budget provisions include funding for urban safety improvements, green hydrogen development, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and oversight enhancements. The budget signals a strategic transition toward renewable energy and grid modernization.