New Delhi, 10 January 2025 – The first edition of the Bharat Climate Forum 2025, a landmark one-day event aimed at positioning India as a global leader in clean tech manufacturing, will be launched on 10 January in New Delhi. The Forum seeks to drive India’s transition to a net-zero future by fostering self-reliance in clean technology production and innovation, aligning with the country’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The Forum will be addressed by several Union ministers including Shri Piyush Goyal (Commerce).
Hosted by the Council for International Economic Understanding (CIEU) in partnership with Dalberg Advisors, the Forum will convene policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and clean energy experts. Key topics include clean tech innovation, green mobility, renewable energy, and government-industry collaboration. The event will also launch the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform, an initiative to strengthen India’s clean tech value chains—spanning solar, wind, hydrogen, and battery storage—while driving investment and job creation.
Speaking on the launch on the Forum, NK Singh, Chairperson, Bharat Climate Forum, Former Member Rajya Sabha and Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission, underscored the importance of self-reliance for India’s clean energy goals. He said, “India’s path to net-zero is not only a climate imperative but an economic necessity. The Bharat Climate Forum 2025 emphasizes the need for self-reliance—Atmanirbhar Bharat—as we work towards indigenizing clean tech production, creating jobs, and securing energy independence. By investing in our domestic capabilities, India can emerge as a global leader in the green energy revolution.”
Ashwani Mahajan, Member of the Board of Governers of CIEU and National Co-Convenor of Swadeshi Jagran Manch, remarked, “Atmanirbharta is the cornerstone of India’s economic strength and resilience. The Bharat Climate Forum 2025 provides a critical platform to accelerate our net-zero goals by strengthening domestic manufacturing in clean technologies. India has the potential to become a leading exporter of clean tech solutions to the world. Collective action between policymakers, industry, and innovators will be key to realizing this vision.”
Jagjeet Sareen, Global Climate Practice Lead and Partner at Dalberg Advisors, added, “This platform is a significant milestone in India’s journey to net-zero. By harnessing the power of collaboration between the public and private sectors, the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform will catalyze the development of localized supply chains, foster innovation, and attract both domestic and international investments. Together, we will build an ecosystem that drives self-reliance and accelerates the global clean energy transition.”
The Forum will commence with a fireside chat featuring Ram Madhav, President, India Foundation, and BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog, discussing Bharat’s potential as a cleantech manufacturing hub. Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, will deliver a keynote address, followed by discussions on cost-competitive solutions in renewable energy, green mobility, and sustainable supply chains. Industry leaders from Tata Motors Limited, Mahindra Group, will explore the role of EVs, hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell technology in India’s green mobility transition. The forum will conclude with high-level fireside chats featuring Taranjit Sandhu, Former Indian Ambassador to the USA; Rachel Kyte, UK Climate Envoy; Lord Adair Turner, Chair, Energy Transitions Commission and Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General, ISA focusing on how India can leverage geopolitical alliances, technology transfer, and strategic collaborations to secure financing and drive clean tech innovation. Concrete next steps include a proposed agreement between CIEU, Dalberg and the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
Key speakers at the event will include Ashok Kantha, Former Indian Ambassador to China; Shyam Saran, Former Foreign Secretary; and Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Minister of State for External Affairs. Notable corporate leaders will also include Sumant Sinha, Co-Chairperson, Bharat Climate Forum and Founder & CEO, ReNew; Girish Tanti, Co-founder, Suzlon India; Vikram Shroff, Vice-Chairman and Co-CEO, UPL Group; Anjali Bansal, Founding Partner, Avaana Capital; Gyanesh Chaudhary, CMD, Vikram Solar and Vineet Mittal, Chairman, Avaada Group.
About Bharat Climate Forum 2025
Bharat Climate Forum 2025 is an influential platform that brings together key stakeholders from the government, industry, and global community to accelerate India’s clean energy transition. The forum emphasizes India’s self-reliance in clean tech manufacturing, supporting the nation’s ambitious net-zero target through collaborative action, innovation, and investment.
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