Shri Joshi, while handing over the vehicle keys to Shri Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, emphasized the importance of sustainable solutions at cultural landmarks. He stated, “The deployment of battery-operated vehicles at this historic temple underscores our commitment to green energy and offers visitors an accessible and environmentally friendly transport option. IREDA’s support for sustainable CSR projects like this reflects its unwavering dedication to the nation’s green mission and to enhancing visitor experiences at significant heritage sites.”

Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director, IREDA, highlighted the company’s dedication to sustainability, saying, “IREDA is honored to contribute to the development of heritage sites through eco-friendly solutions like these 10 battery-operated vehicles. This project aligns with our mission of promoting sustainable and renewable energy solutions in every sphere of life and aims to provide eco-friendly mobility options for visitors.”

Dr. B. K. Mohanty, Director (Finance), IREDA, Shri Siddharth Shankar Swain, District Magistrate, Puri, along with other senior officials from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, and IREDA were also present at the ceremony. The Union Minister, Minister of State, CMD, IREDA, and other officials from MNRE and IREDA offered prayers at the Lord Jagannath Temple.

Sculpting India’s Green Journey: Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik’s Tribute at Puri Beach

CMD, IREDA, along with Director (Finance) and Team IREDA, visited Puri Beach to witness a remarkable sand sculpture by internationally renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik. The sculpture, celebrating India’s achievement of crossing the 200 GW renewable energy milestone, featured an image of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the logos of IREDA and MNRE. The artwork served as a creative tribute to India’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy capacity and advancing towards a sustainable energy future.

Bengaluru, 30^th August 2024: Shri Pralhad Joshi, the Hon’ble Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, visited the Registered Office of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, today. During his visit, the Minister reviewed IREDA’s performance and strategic roadmap for the future, followed by an interactive session with senior officials.

Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of IREDA, extended a warm welcome to Shri Joshi, Shri Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and other senior officials. During the review meeting, Shri Das highlighted IREDA’s remarkable achievements over the past four years and discussed the company’s plans to contribute towards the Government of India’s target of generating 500 GW of non-fossil-based electricity by 2030, in line with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’. Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance) and other senior officials were also present at the meeting.

Shri Joshi praised IREDA for its pioneering role in the renewable energy sector since its inception and its significant growth over the last four years. He encouraged IREDA to expand its financing in Rooftop Solar, PM Surya Ghar Initiative, PM-KUSUM scheme and other smaller renewable energy projects to connect the public, farmers and small-scale industries with green energy solutions. He encouraged Team IREDA to sustain the rapid growth of the company.

The discussions covered various significant topics, including IREDA’s sectoral financing, diversification strategies, future growth and fundraising plans. Shri Joshi was also briefed on key initiatives undertaken in the past four years, particularly in the areas of Ease of Doing Business, digitalization, automation, and establishment of a Retail Division and incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in GIFT City, Gujarat. The challenges faced by IREDA in meeting the growing demand for funding in the renewable energy sector were also discussed.

CMD Shri Das delivered a comprehensive presentation showcasing IREDA’s strategic roadmap to transition from a ‘Navratna’ to a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) by 2030. He also highlighted the company’s major fundraising efforts through FPO, QIP, or any other permissible mode, aiming to raise approximately Rs. 4,500 crores to strengthen its operations and support the speedy growth of the green energy sector.

To mark the occasion, Shri Pralhad Joshi also participated in the #एक_पेड़_मां_के_नाम (#Plant4Mother) campaign by planting sapling at the India Habitat Centre, symbolizing his commitment to environmental sustainability.