CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) – Energy Vertical convened the highly anticipated Energy Partnership Forum 2.0, a significant event dedicated to fostering international collaboration and innovation in the energy sector. The forum, attended by esteemed diplomats, industry leaders, and government officials, highlighted the pivotal role of energy cooperation among BRICS nations and their allies.
Diplomatic representatives from BRICS+ nations also participated, offering valuable insights. Mr. Roman Babushkin, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of Russia in India, Mr. GAO Hongshan, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of China, New Delhi, and H.E. Alberto A. Guani, Ambassador of Uruguay, New Delhi, each delivered compelling speeches on international energy cooperation. The forum extended felicitations to official representatives from BRICS+ embassies and guests of honour, including, Ms. Sofia Salas Monge, CDA, Embassy of the Republic of Costa Rica, and Mr. Said Hijri, Economic Counselor, Embassy of Morocco in India, among others.
According to Shri Ram Nath Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of India, “With the aim of tripling the renewable energy by 2030, the government has introduced a new scheme of providing INR 75 billion to provide subsidies in installation of solar panels. To provide 300 units of free electricity every month to light up one crore households, it also introduced the scheme called Rooftop Solar Yojana or the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.”
Dr. Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, Special Invitee National Executive, BJP, and Ex-Cabinet Minister, Punjab, delivered the Guest of Honor address, emphasizing the critical role of energy security in national development. “Energy is the backbone of economic growth and sustainability, and forums like these are essential for shaping future energy policies. To enable transition in hard-to-abate sectors, open trade needs to be encouraged so that zero and low-carbon hydrogen is used more. We also need to increase the pace of the energy transition and provide low-cost financing to fulfil net zero emissions target by 2070,” Sodhi added.
Rajesh Verma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha shared his insights on the strategic importance of energy partnerships and added, “The collaboration between BRICS nations is vital for achieving energy security and sustainability. This forum provides the perfect platform for discussing innovative solutions and fostering mutual growth.”
