Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal led the Indian Delegation for the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting, hosted in Brasília on May 19, 2025 under Brazil’s Presidency.
There Lal highlighted energy security as one of the most pressing current challenges and emphasized on the need to strengthen BRICS cooperation to ensure economic stability and sustainability, as well as to promote equitable access to energy resources globally.
He reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to building a sustainable and inclusive energy future and lauded Brazil’s leadership under the theme, ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance’.
The Power Minister showcased India’s rapid progress in clean energy highlighting some of the key achievements, such as: i) A 90% increase in electricity capacity over the past decade, reaching 475 GW in 2025 and targeting 900 GW by 2032; ii) Becoming the world’s third-largest producer of solar and wind energy; iii) Marching fast towards achieving Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs); iv) Achieving a 20% ethanol blending milestone, advancing biofuel adoption and emissions reduction; v) Investing in smart grids, advanced metering infrastructure, and an expanded transmission network, including the Green Energy Corridor; vi) Setting ambitious goals for green hydrogen and nuclear energy, including a 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047; and vii) Launching a domestic Carbon Credit Market, inviting global collaboration.
He also emphasized the role of the Global Biofuels Alliance in advancing cooperation in the biofuels sector and underscored India’s commitment to energy efficiency through innovative programs such as the Energy Conservation Sustainable Buildings Code, rooftop solar initiatives, and efficient appliance standards.
