Post Budget 2026-2027 Reactions: Purpose. Practice. Progress.
The Union Budget 2026–27 positions India on a clear path of long-term, capital-driven growth and focus on sustainability
Sustainability Karma Desk
Powering Livelihoods initiative has impacted 16,000 women: Abhishek Jain of CEEW
Gender inclusion is a strategic focus of the Powering Livelihoods initiative, which tackles design, awareness, and financing barriers through targeted outreach and advocacy for collateral-free loans, impacting livelihoods of 16,000 women, says Abhishek Jain, Director of Green Economy and Impact...
Pralhad Joshi inaugurates “Chintan Shivir” to drive 500 GW renewable energy target
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the "Chintan Shivir" in Odisha, focusing on strategies to achieve India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030, addressing challenges like land acquisition and energy storage.
Pratyush Thakur of Blueleaf Energy calls for market-driven solar growth beyond capacity expansion
SolarFutures 2026: Blueleaf Country Head (India) Pratyush Thakur said the country’s solar sector must move beyond capacity addition towards flexible electricity markets supported by hybrid renewable projects, battery storage and modern business models.
Private sector minigrid fleet expands rapidly, electrifying rural Africa and Asia at record pace
A global leader in solar minigrids doubled its fleet, electrifying 200 new communities across rural Africa and Asia, serving 1.5 million people, and reducing CO2 emissions by 15,000 tonnes annually.
Prof Indra Mani outlines the case for agrivoltaics as a pathway to climate-smart agriculture
SolarFutures 2026: The Vice Chancellor of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Prof Indra Mani, highlights the role of agrivoltaics in addressing the interconnected challenges of food, water and energy security and climate change, while sharing research findings on crop selection,...
Prof K G Suresh says communication must match technology in advancing India’s solar transition
SolarFutures 2026: Closing the conference, India Habitat Centre Director Prof (Dr) K G Suresh stressed that communication is as important as technology in ensuring renewable energy becomes a public movement rather than a purely technical discussion.
Prosperity through linking agriculture, animal husbandry, cooperatives: Amit Shah
Union minister highlights how linking agriculture, animal husbandry and cooperatives can generate prosperity for rural India, boosting incomes and sustainable farming outcomes nationwide
PSEs key to India’s economic growth and sustainable energy future
Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted India's growth to become the third-largest economy by 2029, emphasizing PSEs' role in economic stability, sustainability, and energy transition, with notable progress in bioethanol blending and green hydrogen.
Purple Fest 2025 celebrates inclusivity and empowerment
The Purple Fest 2025, organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DePwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, featured cultural performances and exhibitions and launch of innovative initiatives by partners like Tata Power.
