Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh is moving rapidly towards becoming one of the leading states of the country by increasing its participation in the field of clean and green energy. Energy and Renewable Energy Minister A.K. Sharma presented the state's achievements, investment possibilities and future action plan at the India Renewable Energy Summit and Expo-2026 organized at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He said that the government aims to develop Uttar Pradesh as a major hub of renewable energy.
The minister said that the state government is making continuous efforts to take forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve for energy self-reliance and clean energy. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, special attention is being paid to the expansion of solar energy, bioenergy and other renewable energy sources. Clean energy is being taken to the common people, farmers and industries through PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, PM-KUSUM, Solar City and large scale solar power projects.
Green energy will open new opportunities for employment and investment
A.K. Sharma said that renewable energy is not just an option for power generation, but it also provides opportunities for environmental protection, employment generation, increasing the income of farmers and boosting the economy of the state. There is huge investment potential in Uttar Pradesh in compressed bio gas (CBG) and other bioenergy projects along with solar energy.
He said that with the help of modern technology, participation of industry and cooperation of investors, concrete steps are being taken towards developing the state as a major center of green energy.
UPNEDA displayed major schemes
Various schemes and projects were showcased in the summit by the state's nodal agency Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA). These included Solar City, large-scale solar energy projects, Compressed Bio Gas (CBG), Bioenergy Projects, PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha and Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM).
The event will continue till November 5
Policy makers, investors, industry representatives, technical experts and nodal agencies related to renewable energy from different states are participating in this summit organized from November 2 to 5. Through the event, possibilities of investment, technological innovation and cooperation between different states in the field of clean energy are being discussed.
On this occasion, Principal Secretary Ranveer Prasad, Director Ravindra Singh, Secretary Pankaj Singh and other senior officials of the Energy Department were present.