“The India Energy Week was borne out of PM Modi’s long standing vision for India’s role in the global energy transition while ensuring energy security, affordability, and accessibility for her citizens.”, said Hardeep S. Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing Affairs.
In his opening remarks at the inaugural event of India Energy Week (IEW) 2023, being held in Bengaluru from 6th to 8th February, 2023, he said that it captures India’s dreams and aspirations of an ‘Amrit Kaal’, whilst also underlining her role in the 21st Century global economy as a ‘Vishwaguru’ following ideals of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in Bengaluru on Monday. The Prime Minister launched the uniforms under the ‘Unbottled’ initiative of Indian Oil. These uniforms are made of recycled PET bottles. He also dedicated the twin-cooktop model of the IndianOil’s Indoor Solar Cooking System and flagged off its commercial roll-out.
Later in the day, the Prime Minister also launched E20 fuel at 84 retail outlets of Oil Marketing Companies in 11 States/UTs along the lines of the ethanol blending roadmap. He also flagged off the Green Mobility Rally where vehicles running on green energy sources will participate and help create public awareness for green fuels.
Besides Minister of Petroleum Hardeep S. Puri, other dignitaries including Governor of Karnataka, Thawar Chand Gehlot, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basvaraj Bommai, and Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Rameshwar Teli graced the event.
