Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru. The three-day event is aimed to showcase India’s rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse.
Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Modi urged global investors to explore investment opportunities in India’s energy sector.
The event will see the participation of leaders from the traditional and non-traditional energy industry, governments, and academia to discuss the challenges and opportunities that a responsible energy transition presents.
It will also be attended by more than 30 ministers from across the world. Over 30,000 delegates, 1,000 exhibitors and 500 speakers will gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities of India’s energy future, a government release said.
During the programme, Prime Minister Modi will also participate in a roundtable interaction with global oil and gas CEOs.
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- ‘India Energy Week 2023 first major event of G20 under India’s presidency’
- India is one of strongest voices in the world in energy transition
- Crores of people have come out of poverty and entered middle class
- India has become the second largest producer of mobile phones
- India has fourth-largest crude refining capacity in the world
- India’s gas pipeline network will expand to 35,000 km in next four-five years from 22,000 km presently
- No-go area for oil and gas exploration has been reduced by 10 lakh square kilometers
- India is moving towards target of 20 pc ethanol blending with petrol
- Solar cooktop launched today will give a new dimension to cooking in India
