New Delhi, May 17 || India is prepared to highlight its progress in the power and energy sector at the upcoming BRICS 'Energy Ministers’ Meeting', which will take place in Brazil on May 19, the Ministry of Power said on Saturday.
Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, has embarked on an official visit to represent India at the high-level gathering.
The meeting is being held under the theme ‘Empowering Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance.’
It will bring together Energy Ministers from BRICS nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa -- to discuss key issues such as energy security, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, according to the ministry.
India plans to use this platform to showcase its achievements over the past decade.
These include a 90 per cent increase in power generation capacity, major strides in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and biofuels, along with significant innovations in sustainable energy practices.
During the discussions, India will also reaffirm its commitment to making energy more accessible and affordable while pushing forward a clean energy transition.
This international outreach comes at a time when India has set ambitious targets on the nuclear energy front as well.