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India is changing. And perhaps the most interesting thing about this change is that it is not happening in one sector alone. It is happening in our economy, our cities, our energy systems, our technology, and, most importantly, in the aspirations of ordinary Indians. I see this change around me every day. India is moving from an economy heavily dependent on fossil fuels towards one increasingly powered by renewable energy. By August 2026, India’s installed renewable-energy capacity had reached about 295.5 GW, including more than 168 GW of solar power. Uttar Pradesh, too, has seen a remarkable expansion in its economic base, with rising incomes, improving infrastructure and greater economic opportunity. India’s changing confidence is visible beyond our borders too.

TERI and CSR Times hosted webinar on 16th September 2026,  bringing together diverse perspectives on inclusive energy access, resilient power systems, green livelihoods and India’s clean energy ambitions India’s energy transition is no longer just about moving from conventional energy to renewables. It is about creating an energy ecosystem that is secure, affordable, resilient, and inclusive, while also ensuring that our economic growth remains sustainable. Setting the context for the discussion, Dr. Shabnam Asthana, Executive Editor, CSR Times, noted that the diversity of perspectives represented in the session offered an opportunity to look at India’s clean energy transition through multiple lenses.   Opening the discussion, Dr. Amit Kumar Thakur, Associate Director–Social Transformation & CSR, TERI, emphasised that India’s clean energy journey