The technical sessions, led by MoEFCC and LeadIT Secretariat focused on industrial decarbonization pathways and technology interventions to help Indian PSEs accelerate their transition. A major highlight of the workshop comprised of Sustainability Exchange Visit at BEL, where participants explored real-world applications of renewable energy, resource optimization, and net-zero strategies including BEL’s rejuvenated Doddabommasandra Lake, showcasing a successful model of water conservation and biodiversity restoration.

SCOPE continues to host such unique and transformative programs that reinforce the apex body’s unwavering commitment to green skilling and building a climate-resilient future.

इस समझौते के तहत मिलने वाली वित्तीय सहायता का उपयोग ‘खावड़ा–नागपुर हाई वोल्टेज डायरेक्ट करंट (HVDC) ट्रांसमिशन परियोजना’ के वित्तपोषण के लिए किया जाएगा, जो ग्रिड में नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा को जोड़ने के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण बुनियादी ढांचा तैयार करेगी। यह साझेदारी पावरग्रिड की उच्च पर्यावरणीय, सामाजिक और शासन (ESG) मानकों के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाती है, जिसके तहत कंपनी ने वर्ष 2047 तक नेट ज़ीरो उत्सर्जन, 2025 तक 50% अक्षय ऊर्जा खपत, तथा 2030 तक शून्य अपशिष्ट (लैंडफिल) और नेट वाटर पॉजिटिव बनने जैसे महत्वपूर्ण सतत विकास लक्ष्य निर्धारित किए हैं।

The solar plant was developed under the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat initiative using approximately 7.75 lakh domestically manufactured solar cells and modules. It is projected to generate about 75 crore units of clean electricity annually, offsetting nearly 6.4 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year.

Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, NHPC CMD Bhupender Gupta reaffirmed the premier power company’s dedication to expanding its green energy footprint, noting that the project has also boosted the local economy by creating employment opportunities for over 40 local residents in the remote region.

Under his leadership, NLCIL aggressively expanded its green footprint by launching initiatives in Green Hydrogen, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Pumped Storage Projects, while also venturing into the critical minerals sector to secure long-term assets. This clear focus on sustainable growth and energy transition resulted in an unprecedented rise in market capitalization, reflecting deeply reinforced trust from investors, financial institutions, and business partners. Long-pending projects were expedited, and a strong culture of project management excellence, mine productivity, and digital transformation was successfully established.

Beyond business growth, Shri Motupalli emphasized safety, environmental sustainability, employee welfare, and community development. His dedication to fostering a safety-first culture and team innovation boosted workforce morale and earned the company numerous prestigious national and international accolades. In his farewell address, he expressed deep gratitude to the workforce and voiced his absolute confidence that NLCIL’s strong institutional foundation would enable it to continue driving India’s energy security and sustainable development under future leadership.

The Board of Directors, employees, and stakeholders of NLC India Limited have warmly welcomed Shri Jha at a critical juncture as the company pursues an ambitious, nationwide growth roadmap under implementation. Under his guided leadership, the company remains highly confident in accelerating its key strategic initiatives, including digital transformation, capacity expansion, operational efficiency, and a stronger push into clean, renewable energy. With his rich governance background steering the organization, NLCIL is well-positioned to achieve higher benchmarks of operational excellence and sustainable growth, contributing meaningfully to the future of India’s energy security.

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Dr. Mohanty has been serving as Director (Finance) since October 2023 and as Chief Financial Officer of IREDA shortly thereafter. With over 27 years of experience in the renewable energy and power sectors, he has held key positions at IREDA, REC Limited, REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), CESCO, and GRIDCO. A highly qualified finance professional, he holds multiple postgraduate degrees, a law degree, and a Ph.D. in Commerce, and is widely recognised for his expertise in project financing, renewable energy, and power sector development.

The certification was conferred during the GreenCo Summit 2026, recognizing PT TVS Motor Company Indonesia’s outstanding performance in sustainable manufacturing, resource efficiency, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

The GreenCo Lite Rating System, developed by the CII GreenCo Council, is a globally benchmarked framework that enables manufacturing organizations to evaluate and enhance their environmental performance across key parameters, including energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy adoption, material resource management, waste management, greenhouse gas emissions, green supply chain practices, and environmental management systems.

The Platinum Rating represents the highest level of excellence under the GreenCo Lite framework and reflects PT TVS Motor Company Indonesia’s unwavering commitment to embedding sustainability into its manufacturing operations.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Thakur Pherwani, Chief Sustainability Officer, TVS Motor Company said, “Sustainability is a core part of the way we operate at TVS Motor Company. This recognition for PT TVS Motor Company Indonesia is an important milestone in our global sustainability journey. It reflects our focus on building manufacturing facilities that are efficient, environmentally responsible, and future ready. As our first overseas plant to achieve the GreenCo Lite Platinum Rating, it sets a strong benchmark as we continue to drive responsible manufacturing across our global operations.”

The recognition reinforces TVS Motor Company’s continued focus on building environmentally responsible manufacturing facilities across geographies. The company’s sustainability initiatives encompass resource Optimisation, energy conservation, circular economy practices, waste reduction, and continual improvements in operational efficiency.

Mr. N. Muthusezhiyan, Deputy Executive Director, CII GreenCo Council, said: “PT TVS Motor Company Indonesia’s achievement demonstrates that sustainability has become an integral part of TVS Motor Company’s global manufacturing philosophy. Becoming the first overseas TVS manufacturing facility to achieve the GreenCo Lite Platinum Rating is a significant milestone that showcases how world-class manufacturing and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. We congratulate the entire PT TVS Motor Company Indonesia team for setting a benchmark that will inspire manufacturing facilities across the ASEAN region and beyond.”

The achievement also reflects the growing international acceptance of the GreenCo framework as a comprehensive sustainability assessment and benchmarking system for industries worldwide. Through its globally relevant rating systems, the CII GreenCo Council continues to partner with industries in accelerating their sustainability journey and enhancing competitiveness through resource-efficient manufacturing.

At the GreenCo Summit 2026, TVS Motor Company was also recognised with the GreenCo Champion Award, while its Hosur manufacturing facility received the prestigious GreenCo Platinum Rating, reaffirming the company’s holistic approach to sustainable manufacturing across its operations.

As industries worldwide continue to transition towards low-carbon and resource-efficient operations, achievements such as PT TVS Motor Company Indonesia’s GreenCo Lite Platinum Rating demonstrate how sustainability can drive operational excellence while creating long-term value for businesses, society, and the environment.

The policy introduces fiscal incentives for electric vehicles, exemptions from road tax and registration charges for eligible vehicles, scrappage incentives for older vehicles, a significant expansion of charging infrastructure, and a phased transition towards electric mobility across various vehicle categories. The government has also announced a proposed investment of around ₹15,000 crore to support the development of the EV ecosystem during the policy period.

“The Policy reinforces the role of clean mobility as a key driver of Delhi’s future economic growth and sustainable urban development. By providing greater policy certainty, it is expected to improve the investment climate, accelerate innovation in electric mobility technologies, expand domestic manufacturing, and create employment across the EV ecosystem. At the national level, the Policy aligns with India’s broader objective of strengthening globally competitive manufacturing through the Make in India initiative”, said Rajeev Juneja, President, PHDCCI.

The policy extends well beyond promoting electric vehicle adoption and has the potential to stimulate investments across multiple sectors, including battery manufacturing, charging infrastructure, renewable energy integration, power distribution, electronics, automotive components, software solutions, fleet management, financing, recycling and circular economy services.

Key Highlights & Provisions

The Delhi EV Policy 2.0 (running through 2030) introduces ambitious subsidies, scrappage benefits, and stricter mandates to promote greener transport.

1.      Tax Exemptions: 100% waiver on road tax and registration fees for EVs priced up to ₹30 lakh (ex-showroom).

2.      Purchase Subsidies: Incentives of up to ₹30,000 for electric two-wheelers and up to ₹50,000 for three-wheelers.

3.      Scrappage Incentives: Up to ₹1 lakh incentive for scrapping old BS-IV or older cars.

4.      Deadlines for ICE Vehicles: No petrol motorcycles/scooters can be registered after March 31, 2028, and new CNG auto-rickshaw registrations are set to stop at the end of 2026.

5.      Charging Network: Expanded infrastructure mandates that require every EV dealership to host public charging stations.

“The planned expansion of public charging facilities and battery-swapping infrastructure is expected to stimulate investment across multiple segments of the electric mobility ecosystem. Opportunities are likely to emerge for infrastructure developers, private investors, technology firms, and start-ups engaged in EV-related services. As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, demand is also expected to rise for advanced battery technologies, power electronics, semiconductors, charging hardware, digital payment platforms, predictive maintenance applications, and intelligent energy management solutions”, said Dr. Ranjeet Mehta, CEO & Secretary General, PHDCCI.

The policy will deliver important macroeconomic benefits through reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels, lower urban emissions, improved public health outcomes and increased private investment in future-ready industries. The policy is also expected to encourage innovation in electric mobility technologies while supporting India’s commitments towards sustainable development and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Further, the policy aligns with several national initiatives, including the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for the automobile and Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery sectors, the National Electric Mobility Mission and India’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. Together, these initiatives can strengthen domestic value addition, enhance supply chain resilience and improve India’s competitiveness in the global EV market.

PHDCCI works closely with policymakers, and industry stakeholders to support effective implementation of the policy and facilitate the development of a robust, competitive and sustainable electric mobility ecosystem that contributes to economic growth, industrial transformation and environmental sustainability.

Established in 1997, the SKOCH Award framework recognizes organizations that create meaningful and measurable impact rather than merely rewarding scale or visibility, making it one of the most respected independent recognitions in the country. The SKOCH Awards are notable for their independent research led evaluation, evidence-based assessment, peer review by similar organisations, and focus on identifying scalable models of excellence.

The 2026 SKOCH Awards honoured leading government institutions, public sector enterprises, banks and private organisations. This year’s awardees included Union Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Bank of India, Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), Shipping Corporation of India, and the Governments of Punjab, Maharashtra (UMED Mission), Uttarakhand and Sikkim.

Over the years, the SKOCH platform has also featured leading private sector organisations such as Reliance Industries Limited, Mahindra Group, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCL Technologies, JSW Group, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Adani Group. In the renewable energy sector, POWERCON joins a select group of 2026 SKOCH awardees that includes REC Limited, NLC India Limited and GAIL (India) Limited.

“This recognition is a strong validation of our belief that sustainability and operational excellence are inseparable in maximising the value of renewable energy assets. It reaffirms our mission of delivering ‘more MWh of clean Energy per MW of installed Power’ through responsible and sustainable business practices. In doing so, we create lasting value for our customers, communities, and the environment, while contributing to India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047,” said Mr. Praveen Kakulte, CEO & Founder, POWERCON.

As India accelerates toward 1,800 GW of Clean Energy by 2047 and net-zero by 2070, POWERCON continues to play a critical role across the renewable energy value chain from project development and construction to lifetime O&M operations, asset performance optimization, diagnostics, analytics, and advanced asset management services.