clean energy transition

December 19, 2025 6:05 PM

Energy independence key to self-reliance, geopolitical stability: Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Friday said that energy independence has become an economic, strategic, and geopolitical necessity, asserting that India’s transition to clean and diversified energy sources is closely aligned with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the country’s growing global role. Addressing an event in the national capital, the Minister said debates over adopting clean energy are no longer relevant, as global consensus now recognises ene...

September 18, 2025 1:27 PM

India notifies National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025 to boost clean energy transition

In a move to diversify India’s renewable energy portfolio and achieve its Net Zero 2070 target, the government on Wednesday notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025). The policy seeks to harness the country’s largely untapped geothermal resources, positioning this clean and dependable energy source as a key pillar of India’s sustainable energy transition. Geothermal energy - which can be used for both power generation and direct applications such as district heating, agricu...

September 17, 2024 10:53 AM

U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial advances key initiatives on clean energy transition

The Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial, co-chaired by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, took place in Washington D.C. on Sunday. The high-level meeting reviewed key initiatives, focusing on clean energy innovation, energy security, and accelerating the transition to clean energy. The ministerial discussions highlighted joint efforts under five core pillars: Power and Energy Efficiency, Responsible Oi...