Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the 6th International Climate Summit 2026, emphasizing that energy security is inseparable from national security, strategic autonomy, and economic resilience. He stated that amid geopolitical uncertainties, disrupted supply chains, and volatile energy markets, India must become increasingly self-reliant, indigenous, affordable, and technology-advanced in the energy sector.
Dr. Singh highlighted the government's multi-pathway approach to energy security, with nuclear energy being a critical component. He announced a nuclear energy mission targeting 100 GW by 2047 and revealed plans for five Small Modular Reactors by 2033, noting the significant development of opening the nuclear sector to private players. The minister emphasized that an integrated approach and enlarged resource pool would be necessary to meet these ambitious targets.
In clean energy initiatives, Dr. Singh highlighted efforts in green hydrogen, including the recently flagged-off green hydrogen train. He stated that biofuels and the circular economy would form an important part of India's clean-energy transition, predicting that the next industrial revolution would be driven significantly by circular economy principles and new technology pathways including biofuels, ethanol, and sustainable fuels.
The minister emphasized the need for greater private sector participation in India's technology and innovation journey, noting that the government cannot undertake everything on its own. He highlighted the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund introduced to accelerate private participation in research and development, describing it as an effort to incentivize the private sector to participate in new and emerging areas.
Dr. Singh also noted the Anusandhan National Research Foundation's vision for greater non-government participation, with approximately 50-60% of resources expected from non-government sources. He observed that earlier skepticism between public and private sectors has been declining and both sides have increasingly learned to work together, emphasizing that achieving ambitious national targets requires collective efforts from government, industry, and other stakeholders.
The minister called upon the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry to act as a bridge and catalyst between government and non-government sectors, noting that India's growing requirements in agriculture, health, irrigation, fertilizer, and transport sectors necessitate continuous development and adoption of clean-energy technologies to remain globally competitive.