Lok Sabha Question No. 3065 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Indian Energy Week 2025
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Dr. Bhola Singh, Shri Manoj Tiwari, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan, Shri Khagen Murmu

+3065.  Dr. Bhola Singh:

Shri Manoj Tiwari:

Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan:

Shri Khagen Murmu:

## पेट Ō ोिलयमऔर Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  hosted  a  Clean  Cooking  Ministerial  Meeting  during  Indian Energy Week (IEW) 2025 to promote Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana globally;
- (b) if so, the details of the major outcomes thereof;
- (c)    the  number  of international  country pavilions and thematic zones/areas showcased therein along with their scope; and
- (d) whether major Public Sector Undertakings showcased technologies as part of the strategy to make India a leader in global energy transition and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢालय मᱶ रा᭔यमंᮢी ( ᮰ी सुरेश गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

(a)  &  (b)  Yes.  As  part  of  India  Energy  Week  2025  (IEW'25),  India  hosted  a  Clean  Cooking Ministerial, bringing together global policymakers, industry leaders, and experts from countries such as Brazil, Tanzania, Malawi,  Sudan, and Nepal, along with leading international organizations like IEA and private sector like TOTAL Energies. They exchanged perspectives and looked at collaboration to achieve energy justice and affordable energy for all.

In  this  context,  India's  Pradhan  Mantri  Ujjwala  Yojana  was  highlighted  which  has  been  a significant  milestone in  India's  journey  towards  ensuring clean  cooking  fuel for  all,  promoting health, environmental sustainability and women empowerment by replacing traditional cooking fuels  like  firewood  and  cow-dung  cakes.  This  ministerial  roundtable  highlighted India's remarkable success in ensuring universal access to clean cooking gas through targeted subsidies, strong political will, digitization of distribution networks by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs),

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3065 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07 th August, 2025

## Indian Energy Week 2025

and  nationwide  campaigns  promoting  cultural  shifts  towards  clean  cooking.  It  also  reinforced India's  leadership  in  the  global  energy  transition  and  clean  cooking  solutions,  laying  the groundwork for deeper international collaboration in ensuring clean energy for all.

(c) IEW'25 witnessed participation of over 80,000 visitors, 700 exhibitors in the course of 4 days across  120  countries,  9  country  pavilions  including  from  Canada,  Germany,  Italy,  Japan, Netherland,  Norway,  Russia,  USA,  and  the  UK.  The  event  introduced 9  thematic  zones,  each focusing on different aspects of the energy sector:

1. Hydrogen Zone - Showcasing cutting-edge innovations in hydrogen fuel generation.
2. Biofuels  Zone -  Highlighting  India's  advancements  in Biodiesel,  Bioethanol,  Compressed Biogas, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
3. Renewable Energy Zone - Featuring innovations in solar, wind, and other renewable energy technologies.
4. LNG EcoSystem - Focusing on India's downstream LNG supply chain and eco-friendly fuel solutions.
5. Make in India Zone - Highlighting indigenous energy manufacturing capabilities.
6. City  Gas  Distribution  Zone -  Emphasizing  India's rapid  progress  towards  a  gas-based economy.
7. Petrochem Zone - Showcasing advancements in petrochemical technologies and sustainable solutions.
8. Innovation Zone - Featuring emerging startups and breakthrough technologies in energy.
9. Digitalisation  Zone -  Showcasing AI,  IoT,  and  automation in  optimizing  energy  production and distribution.

The event also witnessed ministerial level participation from Venezuela, Qatar, UK, Tanzania, Russia,  Brazil,  Nepal,  Sudan,  OPEC  among  others.  More  than  15+  strategic  partnerships  and MoUs spanning from hydrocarbon trade and cutting-edge renewables to next-generation energy solutions and exploration in India's sedimentary basins were signed.

- (d)  During  IEW'25,  exhibitors  were  provided  with  a  platform  to  showcase  cutting-edge technologies that drive sustainable energy solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and improve energy  accessibility.Indian  PSUs  showcased  innovations  such  as  hydrogen-powered  buses, ATM-style LPG dispensing machines, deep-sea simulation game, indigenous Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System, e-tractor for sustainable agriculture, tidal wave energy initiatives. Other innovations showcased  during  the  event  included  AI-driven  cost  optimization  tools,  cost-effective  biofuel conversion kit for two and three-wheelers, real-time operational monitoring systems, hydrogen burners, flex-fuel vehicles, highlighting the transformative potential of  emerging  energy technologies in driving India's clean energy transition.

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