Hyderabad: Telangana’s green energy policy is on the verge of completion and is set to be launched soon, announced Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company (TGSPDCL) CMD Musharraf Farooqui.
Speaking at an international conference on clean energy for MSMEs, Farooqui emphasized the state’s ability to adopt green energy despite being landlocked and providing free electricity to farmers.
Organized by the Telangana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) in collaboration with the Union Ministry of MSMEs, the seminar was attended by more than 400 delegates from India, Germany, Thailand and Sri Lanka. The program focused on emission-free growth and energy efficiency in industries.
Ajay Mishra, former Special Chief Secretary for Power, highlighted the need for MSMEs to embrace clean energy for sustainability.
Renewable sources contribute less than 1 percent to the electricity consumption of MSMEs. Srinivas Cherla of Research and Innovation Circle, Hyderabad called for policy reforms and highlighted the economic benefits of green energy.
FTCCI President Suresh Kumar Singhal and Dr Sunchu Glory Swaroop of Ni-MSME described the initiative as a step towards a ‘clean energy revolution’ in India and called for the government’s support to ease the transition.