A panel discussion that addressed the challenge of balancing India's increasing energy consumption with its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
India's energy demand is rising with a population nearing 1.4 billion. Thermal power accounts for 74% of actual energy production, creating significant CO2 emissions. The discussion highlighted a two-pronged approach: meet rising energy demands and aggressively improve energy efficiency. The panel included industry leaders from various sectors, such as Shibashish Khan, Abdul Rahman, and Praveen Paul.
Key deliberations were led by 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗯 𝗠𝗱. 𝗚𝗵𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶, 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗶𝗻-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲, Department of Non-Conventional and Renewable Energy Sources, Government of West Bengal; 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗞𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝘆, 𝗜𝗔𝗦, Additional Chief Secretary; and Dr Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata.
The conclave also saw the release of the CII–Consultivo ENCON Compendium 2025, featuring 20 outstanding energy-efficiency practices.
