Jaipur: On Monday, a session comprising top industry voices and experts was organised on ‘Transition Towards a Sustainable Energy Economy’ as part of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, and Heera Lal Nagar, Rajasthan Energy Minister of State for Energy, graced the session.

In his address, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said: “Taking the inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajasthan is making key policy decisions to ensure that Rajasthan not only meets the energy needs of the state’s 8-crore population but becomes an energy-surplus state capable of providing clean energy to others.”

Prahlad Joshi, Minister of New and Renewable Energy, said: “On the auspicious and foundation-laying platform of ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024, I am happy to announce that the central government has approved a new solar park in Rajasthan with a 2,000 MW capacity under which the Centre will bear 30 percent of the expenses.”

Heera Lal Nagar, Rajasthan Energy Minister, said: “Under the leadership of CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, the state government is taking all steps to meet the energy needs of the present and future generations. Rajasthan has touched new heights in the sector of new and renewable energy.”

Alok, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy, the Government of Rajasthan, said: “Under the Integrated Clean Energy Policy recently launched by the government, the state is targeting to increase the renewable energy (RE) capacity of the state to 125 GW by 2030 with the target to create 10 lakh jobs in the sector. Newer forms of renewable energy such as energy storage, grid modernisation, green hydrogen, and green ammonia will help the state transition towards clean and sustainable energy.”

A statement noted that Rajasthan is set to spearhead India’s green energy revolution, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The state has an ambitious target of creating 125 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

The statement further said that the session delved into crucial areas such as scaling up the adoption of clean technology, regulatory and policy support for the sector, and the potential of public-private partnerships to fasten the pace of the transition towards clean energy.

The panellists also highlighted the significance of the renewable energy sector as a job multiplier with immense potential to create new jobs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–IANS