India at centre stage of International Energy Affairs, says IEA Executive Director

Executive Director of International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol today said that India has moved to the centre stage of international Energy Affairs and is a role model for other major emerging economies. Speaking at the virtual launch of the Energy Technology Perspectives 2020, Mr. Birol praised the Indian government for its efforts in providing clean energy to millions by way of schemes like Ujjawala and Ujala.

Delivering the keynote address, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said the International energy report is extremely important and has raised many valid issues. The Minister highlighted that today, India is the only country in the G-20 nations which is 2 degrees compliant in keeping with Nationally Determined Contributions presented in Paris, and has taken many decisive actions in fighting Climate Change. Mr Javadekar said country specific, appropriate and affordable technologies are the need of the hour because every climate action comes with a cost. 

 

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