New Delhi, 05 November 2026: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishna has said that the traditional understanding of India has always emphasized on respect for nature and responsible use of natural resources. Speaking at the concluding session of the 'India Renewable Energy Conference' in New Delhi today, the Vice President said that sustainable development has its roots in the ancient traditions of the country and is now being strengthened through modern science and technology. He said that India has achieved rapid economic growth and has reduced its dependence on fossil fuels.
Highlighting India's achievements, the Vice President said that the country's non-fossil fuel capacity has crossed 300 GW. He noted that environmental commitments are not an obstacle to economic growth, but a driving force for the nation's development. The Vice President further added that the renewable energy sector is helping in providing cheap electricity, reducing industrial costs, creating employment and reducing the import bill.
The Vice President also mentioned emerging technologies including floating solar, geothermal energy and energy storage. He called for stronger collaboration between industry, universities, technical institutions, researchers and startups to promote the development of future technologies.
On this occasion, New and Renewable Energy Minister Prahlad Joshi had said that India's renewable energy sector has attracted investments of more than Rs 15 lakh crore in the last decade. He mentioned that in just two years after the conference held in Gandhinagar in 2024, investment worth about Rs 6 lakh crore has come in this sector.
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