India will highlight its achievements in the power and energy sector at the upcoming BRICS ‘Energy Ministers’ Meeting’ in Brazil on May 19, where Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal will lead the Indian delegation.

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 concerning energy.

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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.

Under the theme “Empowering Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance,” the Indian minister will engage in discussions with energy ministers of BRICS nations on crucial issues such as energy security, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability.

India will showcase its achievements over the past decade, including a 90% increase in power capacity, leadership in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and biofuels, as well as innovations and sustainable development in the energy sector. The country will also reaffirm its commitment to ensuring equitable access to energy and accelerating the energy transition.

This visit underscores India’s determination to actively collaborate with BRICS nations in building a robust, future-oriented, and sustainable energy sector.