India re-established its increasing leadership in the renewable energy transition across the world at the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which was held in Abu Dhabi. Speaking to the ministers, policymakers, and international energy gurus, Freedom House Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi emphasized the successes and future ambitions of India.
He asserted that the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—one earth, one family, one future—has guided the energy transition in India towards cooperation, sustainability, and working together as a shared global responsibility.
Ambitious Climate and Energy Target
India repeated its ambitious goals of 500 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030 with a net-zero carbon sanctum by 2070. These are in line with climate action in the world under the Paris Agreement. According to the government, India did not have to trade off between the economy and the environment, and so clean energy was at the center of national development planning.
Significant Capacity Renewable Milestones
Another highlight that was made at the Assembly is that India had accomplished the goal of exceeding 50 percent of non-fossil fuel installed capacity power by 2025, five years earlier than forecasted. The combined renewable energy in India has reached 266 GW (solar, wind, hydro, bio-energy, and others) capacity. This corporeal growth makes India one of the renewable energy markets that are developing fastest in the world.
Infrastructure Strengthening Sunnah and Energy
India further described its multiplication of the grid stability and energy reliability. Contributions of such initiatives like green energy corridors, large-scale battery storage, and up-to-date transmission networks are being increased to absorb emerging renewable power. To maintain a constant power supply, the government has formulated hybrid, round-the-clock, and firm renewable power bidding models in a way that will help in increasing the use of clean energy.
People-Based Clean Energy Programmes
The nation emphasized flagship programs where people would be involved in clean energy. The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is facilitating the households to install the rooftop solar systems and lower their power charges. The PM-KUSUM program is assisting farmers to go green and solarize farm structures, increasing rural earnings and energy supply.
Call for Global Cooperation
India requested increased vigor in the international collaboration in technological transfer, climate funding, capacity construction, and standardization. It called on the developed countries and the multilateral institutions to join the developing countries in attaining affordable and inclusive energy transitions. India emphasized that climate objectives of the world could be achieved only by joint responsibility and equal solutions.
A Clean Energy Future Leadership
The speech of India in the IRENA Assembly reiterated its status as a good global citizen in the renewable energy field. With a blend of ambition, innovation, and inclusiveness, India is even creating a cleaner and more sustainable future of energy, not only for itself but also for the world.
