On 07 OCT 2025, Union Minister of Power Shri Manohar Lal will participate in the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM) in KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa from 7th to 10th October 2025. Hosted under the South African G20 Presidency, the meeting will bring together energy leaders to discuss key issues shaping the global energy future. The Minister will attend sessions on “Energy Security, Clean Cooking, Affordable and Reliable Access” and “Sustainable Industrial Development”. The ETWG and ETMM will be held in-person at The Capital Hotel, Zimbali, Durban. Shri Manohar Lal will highlight India's renewable energy transition, as India has recently achieved generating 50% of its total power capacity from renewable energy sources. He will share India's experiences in ensuring energy access. The Minister will reiterate India's commitment to collaborative global efforts, aligning with the vision of “One Earth, One Family, One Future." Release ID: 2175693.
Key Entities Referenced
G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM): A G20 meeting focused on energy transition, bringing together energy leaders to discuss key issues shaping the global energy future.
Ministry of Power: The Indian ministry responsible for the power sector, whose Union Minister will participate in the G20 meeting.
South Africa: The host country of the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting in KwaZulu Natal Province.
Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG): A working group related to the Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting.
Ministry of Power
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal to Participate in
G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting in South
Africa
Posted On: 07 OCT 2025 12:44PM by PIB Delhi
Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power, will participate in the G20 Energy Transitions
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Ministerial Meeting (ETMM) to be held in KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa, from 7 to 10 October
2025. The meeting, hosted under the South African G20 Presidency, will bring together energy leaders from
the world’s major economies to deliberate on key issues shaping the global energy future.
The Minister will attend sessions on “Energy Security, Clean Cooking, Affordable and Reliable Access” and
“Sustainable Industrial Development.” These discussions aim to strengthen international cooperation to
ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, which is crucial for economic growth
and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During the meeting, Shri Manohar Lal will highlight India’s remarkable journey in accelerating the transition
towards renewable energy under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
India has recently achieved a significant milestone — generating 50% of its total power capacity from
renewable energy sources, well ahead of global expectations. This achievement underscores India’s strong
commitment to building a cleaner, greener, and more resilient energy future while ensuring that growth
remains inclusive and sustainable.
He will also sha’e India’s experiences and best practices in ensuring energy access, affordability, and security
for all, particularly in rural and developing regions. Shri Manohar Lal is expected to emphasize that energy
transitions and climate change are among the most pressing global challenges, disproportionately impacting
developing nations that often face resource and capacity constraints.
The Minister will reiterate India’s steadfast commitment to collaborative global efforts aimed at achieving a
just, affordable, and inclusive energy transition, aligning with the broader vision of “One Earth, One Family,
One Future.”
The Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) and Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM) will
be held in-person at The Capital Hotel, Zimbali, Durban, and will serve as a crucial platform for advancing
the G20 agenda on clean, secure, and equitable energy systems.
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(Release ID: 2175693)