On March 20, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement regarding India’s energy transition, highlighting an article authored by the Union Minister of State, Shri Shripad Naik. The publication outlines the transformative journey of the national energy sector, driven by pragmatic policy design and a strategic commitment to Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance).
The transition focuses on three core pillars:
* **Electrification:** Modernizing and expanding the reach of the electrical grid.
* **Clean Energy:** Shifting toward sustainable and renewable energy sources.
* **Manufacturing:** Enhancing domestic production capabilities to support energy infrastructure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that these initiatives are positioning India to play a decisive role in the global energy landscape.
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* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Prime Minister’s Office
* **Release Date/Time:** 20 MAR 2026, 1:18 PM
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Key Entities Referenced
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India who endorsed and shared the strategic outline of the nation's energy transition.
Shripad Naik: Union Minister of State and author of the article detailing India's energy sector transformation and policy design.
Aatmanirbharta: The national self-reliance initiative cited as a primary driver for India's energy transition and manufacturing focus.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister shares an article on India’s Energy
Transition
Posted On: 20 MAR 2026 1:18PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared an article authored by the Union Minister of State, Shri
Shripad Naik, which outlines the transformative journey of India’s energy sector.
The article highlights that India’s energy transition is being driven by pragmatic policy design and a clear
push towards Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance).
The Prime Minister wrote on X:
"Union MoS @shripadynaik highlights that India’s energy transition is being driven by pragmatic policy
and a clear push towards Aatmanirbharta.
With a strong focus on electrification, clean energy and manufacturing, India is shaping a decisive chapter
in the global energy landscape.
Do read!"
Union MoS @shripadynaik highlights that India’s energy transition is being driven
by pragmatic policy and a clear push towards Aatmanirbharta.
With a strong focus on electrification, clean energy and manufacturing, India is
shaping a decisive chapter in the global energy… pic.twitter.com/eZcsdux3WI
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 20, 2026
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