India Calls for Secure, Affordable and Reliable Energy at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting in USA

Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, led the Indian delegation at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting held in Houston, USA, from 14-16 September 2026. India called for secure, affordable, and reliable energy, emphasizing international cooperation, digital and decentralised energy systems, and respect for diverse national circumstances. The Minister highlighted India's power sector progress, including reaching an installed electricity generation capacity of 552 GW (with over half from non-fossil sources), early achievement of key Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) targets, and the long-term Net Zero by 2070 goal. Indian initiatives like the National Single Window System, PARIVESH, PM Gati Shakti, and the National Critical Mineral Mission were showcased, alongside G20 outcomes on clean cooking access, permitting and regulatory efficiency, water reuse, and critical minerals.