PM Modi: Clean Energy Investments Will Open Global Markets for Indian Firms
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New Delhi, March 3 (NationPress) On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that with the transformation of global supply chains, Indian enterprises investing in clean and green energy will gain access to enhanced markets around the globe.
Speaking during a post-budget webinar, PM Modi emphasized that the current Union Budget strengthens our dedication to fostering and enhancing economic growth.
He stated, “Sustainability, along with carbon capture, utilization, and storage initiatives, are crucial milestones. It is essential to embed sustainability into our core business strategies, and this year’s Budget delivers a solid framework for achieving that.”
To implement this framework, PM Modi urged that “industry, investors, and other stakeholders need to collaborate effectively. A sense of collective responsibility must be visible on the ground. It is vital to create momentum, align with government initiatives, and provide ongoing feedback to realize these objectives,” he told policymakers and business leaders.
He noted, “As global supply chains evolve, the Indian economy is rapidly progressing towards ‘Viksit Bharat’. Our vision and resolve are unmistakable: increase production, enhance connectivity, and boost exports.”
The budget allocation for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has reached an unprecedented Rs 32,914 crore, with Rs 22,000 crore assigned to the solar rooftop initiative PM Surya Ghar Yojana. Additionally, the Green Energy Corridor project has been allocated Rs 600 crore to upgrade infrastructure and integrate renewable energy sources.
Furthermore, the funding for the National Green Hydrogen Mission remains steady at Rs 600 crore for FY2026-27, consistent with the Budget Estimates for 2025-26.
PM Modi reiterated that manufacturing, logistics, MSMEs, and small towns are the foundational elements of India’s development.
In line with the overarching theme of enhancing economic growth, four distinct sessions are being organized as part of the post-Budget webinar.
These sessions will address manufacturing, industrial upgrading, strategic sectors; MSMEs, finance, and market access; urban economic regions; and infrastructure, logistics, and freight.
The discussions aim to explore how the reforms introduced in the Budget can expand industrial capacity, enhance competitiveness, and promote job creation.