The second day of the Global Energy Leaders Summit 2025 featured a high-level Public-Private Dialogue session focused on the theme “Partnership.” The discussion highlighted the importance of sustainability, balanced investments, and innovation in accelerating India’s energy transition.
Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo attended the session, which was moderated by William Morrison, Chair of MetricsLed.
Vishal Dev, Principal Secretary, Energy, emphasized the urgent need for India to shift from fossil-based to non-fossil-based energy sources to build a resilient and future-ready energy landscape.
Focus on Public-Private Partnership Models
Speakers underscored that India’s energy transition requires strong and innovative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) frameworks. A balanced investment approach, they noted, is essential for overcoming existing challenges and driving clean-energy growth.
Odisha’s distribution system was showcased as a successful example of efficient management under the DISCOM model, demonstrating how effective partnerships can improve distribution networks and system reliability.
Key Industry Leaders Share Insights
The dialogue brought together prominent energy-sector leaders, including:
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Praveer Sinha, CEO, Tata Power
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Debabrata Ghosh, India Head, Aurora Energy
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Chandra Bhusan, CEO, iForest
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Vivek Jaswal, EVP (Green Hydrogen & PMO), ReNew
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Prashant Choubey, President, Avaada Group
Panelists emphasized that innovative PPP investments and balanced energy infrastructure development are crucial for achieving a sustainable, non-fossil-based future.
Commitment to a Cleaner, Resilient Energy Future
The summit reinforced that strong collaboration between government and industry will be key to building a robust clean-energy ecosystem. Participants highlighted the importance of advancing renewable technologies—including green hydrogen—alongside resilient distribution systems to strengthen India’s long-term energy security.
