R. K. Singh asks States, UTs to set up panels for energy transition
The Hindu
New Delhi
Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R. K. Singh has asked States and Union Territories to set up State-level steering committees for energy transition and make efforts for zero diesel use in the farm sector by 2024.
The steering committees will work under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretaries of the respective States/Union Territories.
"Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh has asked the Chief Ministers of all States, and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories to set up State-Level Steering Committees for Energy Transition," a Power Ministry statement said.
The Principal Secretaries of Power and New and Renewable Energy Departments, Transport, Industries, Housing and Urban Affairs, Agriculture, Rural Development and Public Works Departments, etc. will act as members of these committees. The States and UTs will work on the annual strategy of energy transition under the mandate of the committee.
The Minister reiterated in the statement that States/UTs have a vital role in meeting State-specific goals on sustainable development in the most energy-efficient way. He added that the energy transition is the only means of reducing carbon emissions and fulfilling our commitments made at international forums.
He informed that some States such as Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand have already constituted such committees. Mr. Singh highlighted that for energy transition, the States and Union Territories have to work together on multiple tracks.