Gandhinagar
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said that India is moving forward keeping ecology and economy together under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Under the leadership of PM Modi, our nation is moving forward keeping ecology and economy together. A lot of work is being done to increase the capacity and market of renewable energy and provide clean energy to future generations," Bhupender Yadav told reporters on the sidelines of the fourth Global Renewable Energy Investor's Meet (RE-INVEST 2024) in Gujarat's Gandhinagar.
"This conference will provide knowledge and help people in moving forward. This will be a milestone to fulfil the resolution of Viksit Bharat," he said. The three-day conference will conclude on Wednesday.
PM Modi inaugurated the conference on September 16. The fourth Global Renewable Energy Investor's Meet is hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
The three-day conference drew over 10,000 delegates, including influential figures from government, industry, and financial sectors.
Key international partners for this year's event included Australia, Denmark, Germany, and Norway. Additionally, Indian states such as Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh will actively participate.
High-level delegations from the US, UK, Belgium, the European Union, Oman, UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong attended, with some delegations led by ministers from Germany and Denmark.
The conference featured an extensive agenda across 44 sessions, including a Chief Ministerial Plenary, a CEO Roundtable, and discussions focused on renewable energy innovations and opportunities specific to various countries and states.
Noteworthy sessions addressed the role of women in accelerating energy transitions and providing a platform for start-ups, including pitches by the ten winners of the Solar X Challenge.
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