India’s Energy Transition Guided by ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future’ : Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

• Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) Pralhad Joshi delivered India's national statement at the 16th Assembly of IRENA in Abu Dhabi, UAE (Jan 2026), anchoring India's energy transition in the civilisational principle 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.
• Important for UPSC because it interlinks climate diplomacy (GS-II/III), NDC targets, multilateral institutions (IRENA, ISA, GBA) and India's 500 GW non-fossil by 2030 roadmap.