Mint Sustainability Summit to discuss clean energy, net-zero goals
climate change and the green imperative. Joshi, who is the Union minister of new and renewable energy, and consumer affairs, food and public distribution, will dwell on the most difficult challenge of our times, and how the quick adoption of renewable energy sources are critical to meet this challenge. He will also speak on the government’s renewable energy targets and net-zero ambitions.
The government will also be represented by two senior officers. Speaking on the rising water crisis will be Anuj Kanwal, commissioner (command area development & water management & bureau of water use efficiency), Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Jal Shakti ministry. And Rajesh Kumar, inspector general of forest, ministry of environment, forest and climate change, will dwell on the challenges facing the environment from a forest cover perspective and the action plan of the government to increase the country’s forest cover.
Giving them company will be a galaxy of experts from PSUs and the private sector, who will deliberate and brainstorm on the multiple aspects of sustainability in this third edition of the Mint Sustainability Summit. Leading the non-government speakers is Gurdeep Singh, chairman and managing director of India’s biggest power generator, NTPC Ltd., which has made notable forays into generating power from renewable sources. Singh will be joined on the panel by Shivanand Nimbargi, MD & CEO, Ayana Renewable Power; Manikkan S, executive.
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