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New Delhi, Feb 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in Bengaluru on Monday.
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai were also present at the event. The IEW is aimed at showcasing India’s rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse.
Addressing the #IndiaEnergyWeek 2023 in Bengaluru. https://t.co/CmpRrAJiDC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2023
Speaking at the event, Petroleum Minister Puri said, “As India’s first comprehensive energy event, covering the entire value chain in its year of G20 presidency, IEW 2023 is a key discussion platform in the G20 calendar. Event India Energy Week was born out of the longstanding vision of the Prime Minister for India’s role in the global energy transition while ensuring India’s energy security, affordability and accessibility to our citizens.”
According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the event will bring together 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 be attended by more than 30 ministers from across the world.
2014 के बाद से, Green Energy को लेकर भारत का कमिटमेंट और भारत के प्रयास पूरी दुनिया देख रही है। #IndiaEnergyWeek pic.twitter.com/b1ix0X6zpp
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 6, 2023
The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation the HAL helicopter factory. Asia’s largest helicopter manufacturing facility, HAL, will initially produce Light Utility Helicopters (LUH). The factory will be expanded to manufacture other helicopters such as Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Indian Multirole Helicopter (IMRH) as well as for repair and overhaul of LCH, LUH, Civil ALH and IMRH in the future.
Notably, the India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in Bengaluru which will be held from 6-8 February is intended to platform India’s rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse.
An official release said that the event is expected to bring together leaders from the conventional and non-conventional energy industry, governments, and academia to talk about the challenges and opportunities that a responsible energy transition presents. There will be the presence of more than 30 ministers from across the world, adding that over 30,000 delegates, 1,000 exhibitors and 500 speakers will gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities of India’s energy future.
PM Modi also unveiled a twin-cooktop model of Indian Oil’s indoor solar cooking system and announced its commercial launch.
The solar cooktop launched today is going to give a new dimension to Green and Clean Cooking in India. #IndiaEnergyWeek pic.twitter.com/n3C54uPgSe
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 6, 2023
Indian Oil had earlier developed an innovative and patented Indoor Solar Cooking System with single cooktop. On the basis of feedback received, the twin-cooktop Indoor Solar Cooking system has been designed to offer more flexibility and ease to the users. It is a revolutionary indoor solar cooking solution that works on both solar and auxiliary energy sources simultaneously, making it a reliable cooking solution for India.
During the programme, the Prime Minister will participate in a roundtable interaction with global oil and gas CEOs. He will also launch multiple initiatives in the field of green energy.
