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Vice-President addresses Valedictory Session of Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 in New Delhi
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The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today said that India’s remarkable progress in renewable energy demonstrates that environmental commitments are not a hindrance to economic growth but a catalyst for the country’s development journey.
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- Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the Valedictory Session of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today.
- He highlighted that India’s non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity has crossed 300 gigawatts and that the country achieved 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in 2025, five years ahead of its commitment.
- Calling for stronger industry-academia collaboration, he said, “The technologies of 2040 will come from the laboratories and start-ups of today,” emphasising the importance of research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
- The Vice-President said that over 65 lakh households have joined the solar movement under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, gaining access to affordable clean energy.
- He further highlighted that nearly 30 lakh farmers have benefited under PM-KUSUM, observing that solar pumps help farmers save on diesel costs, earn additional income and become Urjadatas, givers of energy as well as food.
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He highlighted that India’s non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity has crossed 300 gigawatts and that the country achieved [ … ] of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in 2025, five years ahead of its commitment.
Reported answer: 50 per cent
He highlighted that India’s non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity has crossed 300 gigawatts and that the country achieved 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in 2025, five years ahead of its commitment.
The Vice-President said that over [ … ] households have joined the solar movement under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, gaining access to affordable clean energy.
Reported answer: 65 lakh
The Vice-President said that over 65 lakh households have joined the solar movement under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, gaining access to affordable clean energy.
He further highlighted that nearly [ … ] farmers have benefited under PM-KUSUM, observing that solar pumps help farmers save on diesel costs, earn additional income and become Urjadatas, givers of energy as well as food.
Reported answer: 30 lakh
He further highlighted that nearly 30 lakh farmers have benefited under PM-KUSUM, observing that solar pumps help farmers save on diesel costs, earn additional income and become Urjadatas, givers of energy as well as food.
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