Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh's Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma said that the energy sector has an important role in achieving the goal of Developed India-2047. The state government is committed to developing a clean, sustainable and affordable energy system. Under this, emphasis is being laid on promoting renewable energy, making power supply reliable and adopting modern technology.

Minister A.K. Sharma attended the meeting organized by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) on Wednesday through virtual medium. Clean energy, modernization of power grid, affordable power supply and investment possibilities in the energy sector were discussed in the meeting.

The Minister said that to realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolution of Developed India-2047, concrete steps will have to be taken keeping in mind the future energy needs. By promoting solar energy, making better use of energy resources and strengthening the power distribution system, a modern energy system can be developed in the state.

He said that to make the energy transition effective, it is necessary to coordinate among the states, exchange experiences and formulate policies according to local needs. Uttar Pradesh is making continuous efforts to contribute to the national goal of Developed India-2047 through the development of clean, sustainable and affordable energy systems.