This industry-academia collaboration effectively combines PVUNL’s operational expertise with IIM Ranchi’s research and management capabilities to transform innovative ideas into commercially viable solutions. Under the leadership and vision of Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Director of IIM Ranchi, the initiative highlights immense potential for joint research, executive education, and capacity building. Together, both institutions are working to turn industrial waste into wealth, transforming challenges into lasting economic opportunities while contributing meaningfully toward the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047.

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The Conference brought together eminent experts, industry leaders, academicians, engineers, researchers and practitioners from across the nation and beyond to deliberate on the future of thermal power generation in an increasingly sustainable energy landscape.

The distinguished gathering was graced by several stalwarts of the power sector, including Shri Praveen Gupta, Member (Thermal), Central Electricity Authority ; Shri S. Suresh Kumar, IAS, Chairman, DVC; Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya, MD, STEAG Energy Services(India) Pvt. Ltd. .; Shri Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations), NTPC Ltd.; Shri Subrata Mandal, Director (O&M), The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd.; Shri Brajesh Kumar Singh, MD (Generation),CESC , among many other eminent dignitaries.

The Summit witnessed an exceptional response, with over 35,000 exhibition attendees, 28 States / Union Territories, 200+ exhibiting companies including 80+ Start-ups, 6,000+ delegates, 300+ speakers, and 100+ conference sessions, reflecting its scale and global significance.

The Summit reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a future-ready, technology-driven, and investment-friendly energy ecosystem, while supporting the energy needs of both the nation and the Global South.

The third day of the Bharat Energy Summit (BES) 2026 featured the “India–Africa Strategic Partnership Meet,” a high-level forum aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation in the power sector. Hosted by REC Limited CMD Shri Jitendra Srivastava, the session saw participation from Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the Haryana Chief Minister, and delegates from nations including Mauritius and Malawi.

Discussions, supported by international bodies like the World Bank and Africa 50, focused on joint ventures, capacity building, and sustainable infrastructure development. The meet provided a vital platform for African leaders to align their national energy priorities with Indian technical expertise. This collaboration reinforces India’s commitment to global energy security and establishes a roadmap for mutual growth across the electricity value chain in both regions.