India's Sustainable Energy Commitment: Innovations and Progress towards a Greener Future
Key Ideas
- India, under the leadership of Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, aims to balance affordability, availability, and sustainability in its energy policies to meet the global energy trilemma.
- The country is making strides in sustainable transport with hydrogen-powered buses in demonstration phase and increasing ethanol blending to 16%, with a target of 20% by 2025.
- The success of initiatives like the Ujjwala scheme, which provided LPG access to millions, and plans for green hydrogen showcase a proactive and forward-thinking approach to energy sustainability.
- Shri Puri highlighted the importance of technological innovation and scaling green hydrogen production to meet India's future energy demands and reduce the carbon footprint.
At the 7th Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation Community (G-STIC) Conference in Delhi, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, emphasized India's commitment to addressing the global energy trilemma of affordability, availability, and sustainability. With energy demand on the rise, India's consumption is projected to significantly increase by 2030. The Minister highlighted India's efforts in sustainable transport, including hydrogen-powered buses, and the growth in ethanol blending to 16%, with a target of 20% by 2025. The success of initiatives like the Ujjwala scheme in providing LPG access to millions and the focus on green hydrogen for future energy needs were also discussed. Shri Puri stressed the importance of technological innovation and reducing production costs to make green hydrogen a viable energy source for India, showcasing a proactive and forward-thinking strategy towards a greener future.
Topics
India
Green Hydrogen
Innovation
Sustainability
Energy Transition
Affordability
Ethanol Blending
LPG Access
Democracy
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