India Launches WT-MARUT, First Wind Turbine Supply Chain Management Portal

Why in News:

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched WT-MARUT (Wind Turbine Materials and Resources Utility Tracker) at the Global Wind Day Conference 2026 in Goa.

WT-MARUT is India's first dedicated Wind Turbine Supply Chain Management Portal.

Key Highlights:

Developed under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Created with support from the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association.

Aims to strengthen India's renewable energy ecosystem and clean energy transition.

Theme of the conference: "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration."

About WT-MARUT Portal:

Enhances supply-chain transparency in the wind energy sector.

Facilitates supplier discovery.

Strengthens domestic sourcing under the ALMM framework.

Improves India's export readiness in wind equipment manufacturing.

Supports development of a robust domestic manufacturing ecosystem.

Wind Energy Sector Performance:

India added a record 6.1 GW of new wind capacity in FY 2025-26.

This represents a 46% increase over the previous year.

India's installed wind energy capacity has crossed 56 GW.

Other Launches at the Event:

Wind DCR Portal.

Coffee Table Book of Pawan Urja.

Knowledge Reports and State-wise Policy Reports.

Awards for outstanding performing states, developers and manufacturers for FY 2025-26.

India's Renewable Energy Targets:

500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

Net Zero emissions target by 2070.

More than half of India's installed electricity capacity now comes from non-fossil fuel sources.

Exam Focus Points (Quick Revision Notes):

Portal: WT-MARUT

Full Form: Wind Turbine Materials and Resources Utility Tracker

Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

Launch Venue: Goa

Wind Capacity Added (FY 2025-26): 6.1 GW

Growth Rate: 46%

Total Installed Wind Capacity: 56 GW+

Non-Fossil Capacity Target: 500 GW by 2030

Net Zero Target Year: 2070