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The second day of the “Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025’ featured a pivotal Public‑Private Dialogue session themed “Partnership”, focusing on sustainability, balance, and innovation in the energy transition.
The summit highlighted that innovative PPP investments and a balanced approach to energy infrastructure are essential to achieve a sustainable, non‑fossil‑based energy future and ensure resilient distribution systems.
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While Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who holds the Energy portfolio, graced the session, it was moderated by Mr William Morrison, Chairman, MetricsLed.
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Principal Secretary, Energy – Vishal Dev, underscored the need to shift from fossil‑based fuel to non‑fossil‑based energy sources to drive a successful transition.
The panel emphasised that overcoming the challenges of the energy transition in the country requires robust Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) models, with a strong balance of investment being a critical component.
A notable example cited was Odisha’s distribution system, presented as a classic example of effective energy management under the Discom framework.
The dialogue featured a distinguished panel including Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO, Tata Power, Debabrata Ghosh, India Head, Aurora Energy, Chandra Bhusan, CEO, iForest, Vivek Jaswal, EVP (Green Hydrogen & PMO), Renew, Prashant Choubey, President, Avaada Group.
The summit highlighted that innovative PPP investments and a balanced approach to energy infrastructure are essential to achieve a sustainable, non‑fossil‑based energy future and ensure resilient distribution systems.
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