Nepal's Energy Minister Visits New Delhi for 'India Energy Week-2025'

Synopsis

Nepal's Energy Minister, Deepak Khadka, has arrived in New Delhi for 'India Energy Week-2025', which runs from February 11-14. He is set to address key sessions on 'Clean Cooking' and the 'Energy Access Gap' among other discussions with global leaders on sustainable energy solutions.

Key Takeaways

Deepak Khadka participates in 'India Energy Week-2025'
Focus on 'Clean Cooking' and 'Energy Access Gap'
Over 250 speakers and 90 panel discussions
Fosters international collaboration in the energy sector
Highlights India's role in sustainable energy transition

Kathmandu/New Delhi, Feb 10 (NationPress) Nepal's Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, arrived in New Delhi on Monday evening to participate in the 'India Energy Week-2025', taking place in the Indian capital from February 11-14.

Local media reports from Kathmandu indicate that Khadka is set to address two ministerial-level sessions focused on 'Clean Cooking' and the 'Energy Access Gap'. This event will feature over 250 speakers, including energy ministers, global CEOs, industry influencers, and technology visionaries across more than 90 panel discussions.

The visiting Nepali delegation comprises the Ministry's senior energy expert Prabal Adhikari and finance expert Amit Shrestha.

The event is organized by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry under the auspices of India's Ministry for Petroleum and Natural Gases.

The gathering aims to expedite progress towards a sustainable energy future by sharing knowledge and challenging traditional viewpoints. Energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators from around the globe will convene to tackle the sector's most urgent issues and drive actionable solutions for a sustainable energy future.

As one of the world's rapidly growing economies and a key player in the global energy transition, India presents a dynamic model for harmonizing economic growth with sustainability. India Energy Week 2025 will showcase cutting-edge technologies, ambitious decarbonization strategies, and investment opportunities that align with global energy objectives.

The event acts as a catalyst for international collaboration, fostering partnerships that cross borders, with a focus on energy access, security, affordability, and sustainability. It emphasizes India's role as a global leader in shaping the future of energy for all by demonstrating innovative solutions and tangible progress.

In 2024, a significant achievement was made in cross-border energy cooperation between India and Nepal when Indian Union Minister for Power, Manohar Lal, jointly inaugurated the power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh via the Indian grid, alongside Khadka and Fouzul Kabir Khan, Advisor of Bangladesh's Ministry of Power. This marked the first trilateral power transaction conducted through the Indian grid.