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On February 6, PM Modi will open India Energy Week in Goa.

By - 07 Feb 2024 09:44 AM

In addition to laying the cornerstone for several projects totaling more than ₹ 1,330 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the permanent campus of the National Institute of Technology to the country on Tuesday, marking the start of India Energy Week 2024 in Goa. Additionally, PM Modi will speak about the Viksit Bharat and Goa 2047 initiative.

At 10:30 am, the PM will kick off India Energy Week and open the ONGC Sea Survival Center in Betul village, South Goa. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, he will take part in the afternoon Viksit Bharat, Viksit Goa 2047 program at Fatorda.About 17 energy ministers from various nations are expected to attend the Energy Week, which is India's largest and only comprehensive energy exhibition and conference. The Prime Minister has made achieving "aatmanirbharta" (self-reliance) in energy requirements one of his main areas of focus. India Energy Week 2024, which will take place in Goa from February 6 to 9, is another step in this direction, according to the PMO.

It will bring together the entire energy value chain and be the largest and only comprehensive energy exhibition and conference in India. It will also act as a catalyst for the country's energy transition goals. According to the release, the PM will host a roundtable with CEOs and experts from the global oil and gas industry.

One of the main goals of India Energy Week 2024 will be to support, nurture, and integrate startups into the energy value chain. It said that approximately 35,000 attendees, more than 900 exhibitors, and about 17 energy ministers from various nations are anticipated to attend.The United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, Canada, and the United States will all have country pavilions during Energy Week. A dedicated Made in India pavilion will also be set up to present cutting-edge energy-related solutions that Indian MSMEs are leading the way in developing.