Hyderabad, December 16, 2024: The Energy Committee of the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FTCCI), in support of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, organized an International Conference on Clean Energy for MSMEs to promote emissions-free growth and an efficient industrial system in the city at HICC, Madhapur. The one full-day seminar concluded on Saturday late evening.
Over 400 delegates from across India participated in the day-long session. The conference also attracted international speakers from Germany, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Many delegates from over 10 countries travelled to the city to participate in it.
Mr. Musharaff Faruqui, CMD, Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd while addressing the valedictory function said the much-awaited Green Energy Policy of the state is getting ready and will be ready to be launched very soon.
Speaking further he added that Telangana has huge potential in terms of Green Energy. Telangana’s potential is unique. It is a landlocked state. It has specific advantages and challenges. It is the only state in India which gives free electricity to agriculture. It is also the reason why shifting from electricity to green energy is also challenging he added.
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Ajay Mishra, former Special Chief Secretary, Energy Department, Govt of Telangana, was the chief guest earlier in the day and inaugurated the one-day conference. He said MSMEs must get proportionate support and benefits from the government. One in seven is employed by MSMEs. MSMEs do not have any option except to go for clean energy.
Shri Malli Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister who consented to grace the seminar could not be made said Vinod Kumar Agarwal, Chairman of the Energy Committee of the FTCCI in his theme remarks. We have 26 lakh MSMEs in Telangana and this conference was aimed at encouraging MSMEs to adopt clean Energy Sources.
This is the era of clean energy, green energy. This is the future, he declared. The Government plays an important role in energy transition and decarbonisation, he said urging the government to provide necessary support and infrastructure for a smooth transition. I wish our minister would have been here he concluded his address.
The deliberations of today’s sessions would throw light on so many aspects of transitioning to green energy said Mr Suresh Kumar Singhal, President of FTCCI in his opening remarks.
Suresh Kumar Singhal said the need for energy transition is a hot topic not just in India, but all the nations of the world. Infrastructure transition is key to the energy transition and government plays a major role in bringing this change. The energy transition and the decarbonization of industry are the primary catalysts for the infrastructure transition. I take this opportunity to appeal to the GOVERNMENT and all other top officials in the energy department and Ministry of MSME to provide the industry, particularly MSMEs, the necessary support for a smooth transition to clean energy, he said.
Srinivas Cherla, Director of Sustainability of Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad, the nodal agency for Hyderabad Science and Technology said the total energy consumption of Telangana is 70K GWh. The MSME energy consumption is 25% (6.1k to 7k GWh). The renewable component in MSME energy consumption is sadly 0.60-1k GWh. Telangana needs to open up the power sector and revamp policy. Green makes economic sense and provides business sustainability he said.
Dr Sunchu Glory Swarupa, Director General of the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Ni-MSME) said MSMEs contribute 30% to the Indian GDP, 50% to exports, generate 20 crore employment. Together they produce 6000 products. In 1960 the world witnessed the Green Revolution, the 1970 White Revolution, 1985- to 1990 Blue Revolution and it is the time for the Clean Energy Revolution.
Ms. Angela Heinssen from Germany and special Guest Kishore Kumar Gaddam too spoke on the occasion. Mr. Ravi Kumar, Sr VP, and Mr KK Maheshwari VP of FTCCI also graced.
The day-long conference had three sessions–One on Clean Energy, the second one on Decarbonisation and the last one on financial options. Balance sheets and ESG reports are required to get loans from banks in future said experts.