The 7th G-STIC Conference in Delhi saw Hardeep Singh Puri, India's Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, shine a spotlight on the nation's sustainable energy endeavors. Puri discussed India's initiatives in sustainable energy solutions, including the adoption of hydrogen fuel technology, ethanol blending, and green hydrogen. With India's energy consumption expected to surge by 2030, the government is taking proactive measures such as advancing ethanol blending targets and exploring green hydrogen as a feasible energy source. The Minister highlighted the surge in ethanol blending from 1.53% to 16%, with plans to achieve a 20% blending target by 2025. Puri also stressed the challenge of balancing affordability, availability, and sustainability in energy policy, particularly given India's projected rise in energy consumption. He pointed out that India would play a significant role in global energy demand, contributing to 25% of the increase over the next two decades. Puri praised initiatives like the Ujjwala scheme for enhancing access to clean cooking gas and alleviating poverty. He also underscored the importance of green hydrogen in India's energy landscape, emphasizing the need to reduce production costs to make it a viable energy option. The address by Puri showcased India's proactive approach to sustainable energy and offered insights for other nations facing similar challenges, especially in the Global South.