Inviting BRICS nations to participate in the 2026 BRICS Energy Gathering in India, Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister for Power, highlighted energy security as one of the most pressing global challenges.
Speaking at the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília on May 19, he emphasised the need to strengthen BRICS cooperation to ensure economic stability, sustainability, and equitable access to energy resources.
An informal association of the five emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, BRICS aims to foster economic and geopolitical coordination among its members. Reaffirming India’s commitment to a sustainable and inclusive energy future, Khattar underscored the critical role of energy security, access, and affordability in advancing global development goals.
He cited India’s rapid progress in clean energy, including a 90 per cent increase in electricity capacity over the past decade, reaching 475 GW in 2025, with a target of 900 GW by 2032. The country has become the world’s third-largest producer of solar and wind energy while also achieving a 20 per cent ethanol blending milestone.
India has set ambitious goals for green hydrogen and nuclear energy, including a 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047, and has launched a domestic carbon credit market to encourage global collaboration.
He also highlighted the Global Biofuels Alliance’s role in advancing cooperation in the biofuels sector and reiterated India’s commitment to energy efficiency through initiatives such as the Energy Conservation Sustainable Buildings Code, rooftop solar programmes, and efficient appliance standards.
Acknowledging the continued importance of fossil fuels, especially for developing countries, he urged greater cooperation to promote cleaner and more efficient use through technologies such as coal gasification, carbon capture and storage, and green chemical innovations.