20 May 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. India Leads Call for Inclusive Energy Governance at BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting

(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 19, 2025)

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Key Highlights of India’s Contribution:

• Electricity Capacity Growth:
  India’s electricity generation capacity grew by 90% over the past decade, reaching 475 GW in 2025; target of 900 GW by 2032.

• Renewable Energy Milestones:
  India is now the third-largest producer of solar and wind energy in the world.

• Biofuel and Ethanol:
  Achieved 20% ethanol blending milestone.
  Advocated furthering the Global Biofuels Alliance to promote sustainable fuels.

• Innovations and Infrastructure:

  • Rollout of smart grids and advanced metering infrastructure.

  • Expansion of Green Energy Corridors.

  • National target of 100 GW nuclear energy by 2047.

• Carbon Market & Hydrogen Push:
  India launched a domestic Carbon Credit Market and is investing heavily in green hydrogen and clean coal technologies like carbon capture and coal gasification.

• Invitation to BRICS:
  India invited BRICS nations to participate in the BRICS Energy Gathering 2026, to be hosted by India.

Joint Outcomes of the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Communiqué:

• Reaffirmed commitment to UN SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), universal electricity access, clean cooking, and reduction in energy poverty.

• Advocated for just, inclusive, and balanced energy transitions, respecting CBDR-RC (Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities).

• Supported local currency use in international energy trade and called for open, non-discriminatory markets.

• Welcomed the updated BRICS Energy Cooperation Roadmap (2025–2030).

• Reiterated right of nations to determine their own energy mix and transition pace.

• Called for:

  • Greater concessional financing from developed nations.

  • Strengthening the New Development Bank (NDB) role in clean energy financing.

  • Transparency in carbon intensity classification, taxonomy, and certification norms.

• Targeted doubling energy efficiency by 2030 and enhanced BRICS collaboration in research and innovation.

UPSC Relevance:

• International Groupings & Agreements: BRICS energy dialogue and Roadmap 2025–30.

• Energy Security & Clean Energy: Indian initiatives in biofuels, hydrogen, smart grids, and nuclear energy.

• Environmental Governance: Alignment with SDG 7 and climate goals.

• Multilateral Financing & South-South Cooperation: Role of NDB and concessional funding for clean energy.

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