India Stands in Global Spotlight for Driving Renewable Energy Transition: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi held a series of high-level engagements at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos today, underscoring India’s leadership in driving a just, affordable and inclusive global energy transition.
Shri Joshi held a constructive discussion with Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum along with Union Minister of Railways, Electronics & IT and Information & Broadcasting Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw. The discussions focused on the importance of global cooperation in addressing shared economic and developmental challenges, the role of multilateral platforms such as the World Economic Forum in building global consensus, and the need for sustained dialogue between governments, industry and stakeholders to advance sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth, including across energy and development sectors.
During a roundtable discussion at the World Economic Forum, Shri Pralhad Joshi shared India’s experience in rapidly scaling rooftop, agricultural and decentralised renewable energy solutions, particularly relevant for the Global South. The roundtable was attended by Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Republic of Zimbabwe.(updated on21st january 2026)
