Coordinated Action Essential for Energy Transition, Says Minister K.J. George

Energy Minister K.J. George emphasised the need for coordinated and structured efforts, alongside policy and regulation, to achieve India’s energy transition goals at an international conference held in Bengaluru.

Key Details:

• Statement made during the valedictory session of the international conference

• “Sustainable Energy, India Agenda 2047 – New Thinking on Law, Policy and Innovation for Energy Security”

• Conference jointly organised by:

Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA)

• Energy Department, Government of Karnataka

• Minister highlighted:

Transition to renewable energy requires structured implementation, not just ambition

• Importance of collaboration between judiciary, policymakers, regulators, and industry

• Karnataka’s focus areas:

Expansion of renewable energy

• Strengthening energy storage systems

• Infrastructure development

• Supporting innovation in the energy sector

• “Bengaluru Declaration” expected to influence renewable energy policy direction

Key Participants:

• Energy Minister K.J. George

• Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath

• Law Minister H.K. Patil

• Chief Secretary Dr. Shalini Rajneesh

• Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) Gaurav Gupta

• Officials from KPTCL, BESCOM, and KREDL

• Judiciary members, policymakers, and industry leaders

Notable Statements:

• Institutional collaboration is critical for India’s energy transition

• Energy demand in India may grow nearly fourfold by 2047

• Renewable energy adoption and storage systems are key to energy security