Minister Bhagwanth Khuba to Inaugurate National Roundtable on Agri-Renewables in India on Aug 23

In India, using renewable energy is primarily done to promote economic growth, increase energy security, increase access to electricity, and slow down climate change. Energy, water, and food security should be taken into account while deploying advanced renewable energy solutions. Therefore, it is essential to use the same plot of land for food production, energy production, and water conservation.

A National Roundtable on Agri-Renewables in India: A Double Engine Growth Strategy will be held on August 23, 11 AM at Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre. 

The conference will cover the measures taken by different groups to support such initiatives as well as the role that the Indian government and the private sector may play. The role of agri-renewables in India's journey towards energy transition and sustainable farming will be the subject of these discussions.

Chief Guest: Bhagwanth Khuba, Minister of State, New and Renewable Energy

Distinguished Guests:

• Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

• Martin Lux, Head of Energy Department, KFW

• Parameswaran Iyer, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog

• Deepak Gupta, IAS(Retd.) Director General, NSEFI, Former Chairman, UPSC, Former Secretary, MNRE

Brief Agenda

Roundtable 1: Realizing India’s Target of 500 GW by 2030 through Agri-Renewable Energy

Points to Discuss:

• Co-location of Agriculture and Renewable: Harvesting Mutual Benefits

• Food-Energy-Water Nexus

• Change in Policy and Regulation

• Government Support and Role

Session Chaired by: Lalit Bohra

Presentation by:

• SunMaster

• Fraunhofer Institute India

• Shakti Pumps

Roundtable 2: Industry- Academia Collaboration and Financing Landscape for Agri-Renewable in India

Points to Discuss:

• Developing Improved Technology for Agri-RE Business

• Challenges in Project Implementation

• Government Intervention and Policy Changes

• Skill Development and Employment Creation

Session Chaired by: Martin Lux

Presentation by:

• CAZRI

• Sunseed

• Junagadh University