Will Power Minister Manohar Lal Lead India's Representation at the G20 Energy Meeting in South Africa?

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Key Takeaways
- Manohar Lal represents India at a significant G20 meeting.
- Focus on clean and sustainable energy transitions.
- India has achieved 50% of power capacity from renewable sources.
- Emphasis on affordability and access in energy discussions.
- Commitment to collaborative global energy efforts.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (NationPress) Union Power Minister Manohar Lal is poised to represent India at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting, scheduled to take place in South Africa from October 7-10, as per an official announcement made on Tuesday.
The gathering is being organized under South Africa’s G20 Presidency in the KwaZulu Natal province. This meeting aims to convene energy leaders from major economies worldwide to discuss critical topics influencing the global energy landscape.
The Indian minister will participate in discussions focused on “Energy Security, Clean Cooking, Affordable and Reliable Access” and “Sustainable Industrial Development.”
These dialogues are designed to bolster international collaboration to guarantee universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, essential for economic progress and the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During the session, Manohar Lal will showcase India’s extraordinary advancements in expediting the shift toward renewable energy under the visionary guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Recently, India reached a remarkable feat by generating 50 percent of its total power capacity from renewable energy sources, significantly ahead of global predictions. This accomplishment emphasizes India’s strong dedication to creating a cleaner, greener, and more resilient energy future while ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth, the statement highlighted.
He will also share India’s insights and successful methodologies for providing energy access, affordability, and security for all, especially in rural and developing areas. Manohar Lal is anticipated to stress that energy transitions and climate change represent some of the most urgent global issues, disproportionately affecting developing countries that frequently encounter resource and capacity limitations.
The minister will reaffirm India’s unwavering dedication to cooperative global initiatives aimed at achieving a just, affordable, and inclusive energy transition, in line with the broader vision of “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” as stated.
The Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) and Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM) will play a vital role in promoting the G20 agenda focused on clean, secure, and equitable energy systems.