India saved $19.3 billion in forex with 20% ethanol blending, targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047: Hardeep Singh Puri - The Times of India

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 4th India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 in Goa, the Minister detailed India's strategy to balance energy transition with economic security for clean energy targets.The Minister stated that India remains on track to meet its compressed biogas targets as part of a broader push into bioenergy.
55% : This is supported by the Atomic Energy Bill 2025 SHANTI, which modernizes the nation's nuclear legal framework.Puri highlighted significant reforms in the upstream sector, including the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Act, 2025, which introduced single petroleum leases and long-term stability.
53% : It has been about addition," Puri said, adding that "while renewable and alternative energy sources are expanding at pace, conventional energy will remain essential."Addressing the country's future energy requirements, Puri said, "By 2050, India's share of global energy demand is projected to rise by nearly 30-35%, reaching around 10 percent of the total global energy demand."

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