Bengaluru, April 18 (NationPress) The Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, alongside Karnataka's Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, officially launched the two-day International Conference titled “Sustainable Energy: An Agenda for India @ 2047 – Rethinking Law, Policy, and Innovation for Energy Justice” in Bengaluru.

This prominent international gathering, centered on “Sustainable Energy: An Agenda for India @ 2047,” showcases the initiatives and leadership of the Karnataka Department of Energy, spearheaded by K.J. George, the Minister for Energy.

Co-organized by the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) and the Department of Energy, Government of Karnataka, this conference unites top jurists, policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars from both India and overseas.

The inaugural session was presided over by Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, who delivered a compelling opening address. This distinguished session set the framework for discussions regarding India’s energy future, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and energy justice.

The conference underscores Karnataka's pivotal role in the energy sector, with the Department of Energy implementing progressive policies, nurturing innovation, and enhancing the State’s contribution towards India's long-term energy objectives and Net Zero ambitions.

The goal of this event is to foster dialogue on India’s energy transition, policy, and governance, aligning with the national vision for energy security and sustainability by 2047.

Concluding on April 19, the conference will feature a valedictory session with esteemed dignitaries, summarizing key recommendations and insights for the future.

Under the guidance of K.J. George and Gaurav Gupta, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary Energy, the conference has significantly highlighted the initiatives and leadership of the Karnataka Department of Energy.

Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked: “Bengaluru offers valuable insights that resonate with our discussions: the idea that tradition and transformation can coexist, where heritage and ambition can thrive together without undermining one another.”

“In this city, we witness towering tech parks alongside vast green spaces, illustrating a lesson for all: we can shape the future of Energy Justice by ensuring that our development choices today lead to equitable distribution of benefits and responsibilities, transparent decision-making, and true recognition of marginalized communities,” the CJI elaborated.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed, “This conference is timely in India’s developmental trajectory—where energy is not just a sector, but the bedrock of a developed, inclusive, and sustainable nation.”

“Karnataka takes pride in hosting this vital dialogue. As India aims to become a developed nation by 2047, the transformation needed in the energy sector is unparalleled,” Siddaramaiah noted.

Energy Minister K.J. George emphasized, “The necessity for ongoing dialogue between the judiciary and the energy sector is paramount. Uniting the judiciary, policymakers, regulators, and industry in one forum is a significant achievement, deserving of high recognition.”