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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet (RE-INVEST) 2024 in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district .
According to PTI, Hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the three-day conference is anticipated to draw over 10,000 delegates, including influential figures from government, industry, and financial sectors.
At the inauguration of the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST), PM Modi quoted by ANI said , “… When the issue of climate change did not even emerge in the world, Mahatma Gandhi alerted the world… His life was of minimum carbon footprint… He had said that the earth has enough resources to fulfil our needs but not our greed… For us, green future and net zero are not just some fancy words but they are India’s commitment… As a developing economy, we had a valid excuse to discard these commitments. We could have said that we cannot play a role in this sector. But we did not do that. We were the people who worried about the future of humanity… Today’s India is creating a base for the next 1000 years. Our goal is not just to reach the top but also to sustain at the top. India knows its energy needs and requirements to become a developed nation by 2047. We also know that we do not have our own oil and gas reserves… So we decided to build our future on solar, wind, nuclear and hydro powers…”
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Kumar Yadav, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Goa CM Pramod Sawant were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on occasion, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi commended the Prime Minister’s leadership that has facilitated India to become a global leader in renewable energy.
“India is not only the fifth-largest but also the world’s fastest-growing economy. Under PM Modi’s leadership, India is championing the cause of clean energy. As the Chief Minister of Gujarat, PM Modi played a pivotal role in advancing renewable energy. Under his guidance, Gujarat emerged as the frontrunner in green energy sectors. Upon becoming the Prime Minister of India, he made it a global mission to create a cleaner and more sustainable world,” Minister Joshi said.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said that under the leadership of PM Modi, Gujarat emerged as the leading state in the renewable energy sector and added that the state’s renewable energy policy and green hydrogen policy reflect the state government’s commitment to a green future
“The installed capacity of renewable energy in Gujarat is over 50,000 megawatts, with renewable energy contributing 54 per cent to the state’s energy capacity. Gujarat leads the country in solar power installation,” he said.
