Union Minister of Power and Housing Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, is attending the BRICS Energy Ministers Meeting in Brazil on May 19, 2025. The meeting focuses on "Empowering Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance." India will highlight its achievements in the power sector over the last decade, including increased power capacity, renewable energy leadership, and advancements in green hydrogen and biofuels. The country will also emphasize its commitment to energy access and a sustainable energy transition while collaborating with BRICS nations.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Power: Government ministry responsible for power-related matters.
Shri Manohar: Union Minister of Power (India) participating in the BRICS Energy Ministers meeting.
BRICS Energy Ministers meeting: Meeting of Energy Ministers from BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa).
Brazil: Country hosting the BRICS Energy Ministers meeting.
India: Country showcasing its achievements in the Power Sector at the BRICS meeting.
17 MAY 2025: Date of the press release regarding the minister's visit.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the press release.
Honble Union Minister of Power and Housing Urban Affairs: Official title of Shri Manohar Lal
Shri Manohar Lal: Union Minister of Power and Housing Urban Affairs.
19th May: Date scheduled for the BRICS Energy Ministers Meeting.
Empowering Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance: Theme of the BRICS Energy Ministers Meeting.
BRICS nations: Group of countries consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Global South: Referencing developing countries.
renewable energy: A key area of achievement for India, showcased at the BRICS meeting.
green hydrogen: A key area of achievement for India, showcased at the BRICS meeting.
biofuels: A key area of achievement for India, showcased at the BRICS meeting.
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Ministry of Power
Union Minister Shri Manohar to participate in BRICS
Energy Ministers meeting in Brazil
India to showcase its achievements over the past
decade in the Power Sector
Posted On: 17 MAY 2025 1:51PM by PIB Delhi
Hon’ble Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, has embarked on an
official visit to Brazil to attend the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting scheduled for 19th May.
Under the theme “Empowering Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance,”
the Hon’ble Minister will engage in discussions with Energy Ministers of BRICS nations on crucial issues
such as energy security, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability.
India, in this meeting, will showcase its achievements over the past decade, including a 90% increase in
power capacity, leadership in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and biofuels, as well as innovations and
sustainable development in the energy sector. The country will also reaffirm its commitment to ensuring
equitable access to energy and accelerating the energy transition.
This visit underscores India’s determination to actively collaborate with BRICS nations in building a robust,
future-oriented, and sustainable energy sector.
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