New Delhi, Oct 22 (LAB) The 7th edition of the Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation Conference (G-STIC) was inaugurated today in New Delhi, marking a significant step towards aligning technology, policy, and business strategies for sustainable development.
Hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in partnership with VITO & other co-hosts, the event convened policymakers, industry leaders, and subject experts to explore innovative solutions that address climate change, resource scarcity, and economic development challenges.
The Conference was formally inaugurated by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, and His Excellency Mr Didier Anna L Vanderhasselt, Ambassador of Belgium to India.
Puri emphasised the role of biofuels and green hydrogen in effective energy transition. “India’s biofuel story started in 2006, with 1.5 per cent blending against the target of 5 per cent. Moving forward, we achieved a 10 per cent target in November 2022 and are on track to achieve 20 per cent blending by 2025. Besides, we have already started discussing the post-20 per cent blending roadmap,” added the Minister. He further underscored the need for technology to be scaled up but also said would depend on the economics of the country.