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India's non-fossil fuel capacity exceeds 272 GW, including 141 GW from solar and 55 GW from wind, as announced by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi during the launch of the India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce. This task force seeks to enhance collaboration for India's renewable energy objectives, which include achieving 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.

In the current fiscal year, India added 35 GW of solar and 4.61 GW of wind capacity. The taskforce will address strategic planning, infrastructure, and financing for offshore wind, with promising zones identified off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. A funding scheme of ₹7,453 crore has been introduced to support early projects.