JOINT MEETING OF
“EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND GOVERNING BODY OF WORLD ENERGY COUNCIL INDIA 2022-23”

The joint meeting of Executive Committee and General Body of World Energy Council India (WEC India) was held on 28th March 2023 under the chairmanship of Shri Alok Kumar, Hon’ble Secretary (Power) & Chairman WEC India on digital platform. Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC & Secretary General WEC India along with leadership team of member organizations participated in the meeting. Ms Sangeeta Kaushik CGM (CP) NTPC & ED WEC India welcomed the dignitaries.

Hon’ble Secretary (Power) in his address highlighted the unique positioning of WEC India in convening the energy sector stakeholders and gave comprehensive directions on the future road map of WEC India. He advised WEC India to undertake an active role to showcase India’s leadership position during G20 presidency in accelerating energy transition coupled with energy security. Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC & Secretary General WEC India briefed the members on WEC India work programs and shared that India ranks 63rd amongst 127 countries in World Energy Trilemma Index 2022, significantly improving its position from 109th in 2019. Demonstration of a prototype Biomass Trading App developed by WEC India was shared by Shri Md. Ashfaq, AGM (CP) NTPC & In-charge, WEC India Secretariat during the detailed presentation. Leadership team of member organizations also shared their views on the forthcoming work program of WEC India. The meeting ended with appreciative note for team WEC India.