India is at the cusp of an Energy Revolution

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India has emerged as the fastest growing major economy in the world and is expected to be one of the top three economic powers in the world over the next 10-15 years, backed by its robust democracy, demographic dividend and strong partnerships. Slew of reforms and key initiatives by Govt. of India paving the way for a self-Reliant India and stronger economy.

Institute of Directors, India is hosting a series of special Virtual Sessions – the ‘Directors’ Dialogue’ over the next one year to discuss the future direction for Sustainability amid Pandemic in various key sectors. The earlier edition was held on the Oil & Gas sector and it was hugely successful.

India’s renewable energy sector is the fourth most attractive renewable energy market in the world. India is ranked fourth in wind power, fifth in solar power and fifth in renewable power installed capacity as of 2018.

In its next edition, our special focus is on ‘Power and New & Renewable Energy Sector’, with the theme – “Accelerating Sustainable Energy Transitions: Directors’ Strategy & Directions”, on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 1500-1730 hrs IST, to deliberate on the current scenario in the sector and also to provide an overview of an assessment of the impact of Covid-19, to draw a new roadmap how to become leaders in the sector, in the post-pandemic era.

ACCA -the Global Body for Professional Accountants is the Principal Strategic Partner for the event. Gold Partners are Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation | Borosil Renewables and GUVNL – Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. Silver Partners are GACL- Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited, Gujarat Gas and NHPC Ltd. Associate Partners are MPIDC- MP Industrial Development Corporation, SJVN Ltd and Power Finance Corporation, EESL- Energy Efficiency Services Limited, AVAADA Energy and GEDA- Gujarat Energy Development Agency.

This is a very high-level programme and Guests & Participants comprising IOD Members, Alumni, Associates, IOD India Global Family, connections from across geographies are expected to join.

Flow of Agenda:

Welcome Address : Lt. Gen. J. S. Ahluwalia, PVSM (Retd.)

President, Institute of Directors, India

DDS Chairman Address: Mr. A. K. Tiwari

Director (Finance), GAIL (India) Limited

Keynote Address : Mr. Upendra Tripathy , IAS

Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA)

former Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India

Guest of Honour

Special Address:Mr. Ashish Upadhyaya, IAS

Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser; Ministry of Power, Govt. of India

Guest of Honour

Keynote Address: Mr. Saurabh Bhai Patel;Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Department of Energy:Govt. of Gujarat State, India

Panel Discussion: Accelerating Sustainable Energy Transitions:

Directors’ Strategy & Directions

Moderator: Mr. Jimmy Greer;Head of Sustainability, ACCA, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK

Speaker: Mrs. Radhika Jha, IAS:Secretary (Energy), Government of Uttarakhand State, India

Speaker: Mr Vijay Karia;Chairman & MD, Ravin Group of Companies

Speaker:Mr. Pradeep K. Kheruka;Chairman, Gujarat Borosil Ltd., Non-Executive Chairman, Borosil Ltd. and;Executive Chairman, Borosil Renewables Ltd.

Speaker:Mr. Sumant Sinha;Chairman & MD, ReNew Power Limited

Speaker:Mr. Sushil Kumar Sharma;Director (Electrical), Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN Ltd.)

Speaker:Mr. Sunil Jain;Chief Executive Officer, Hero Future Energies Pvt Ltd.

Speaker:Mr. Prashant Choubey;Sr. Executive Vice President, Avaada Energy Pvt Ltd.

 (Q & A) Interaction with Audience

1730 hrs               End of the Programme

Event Details      : Directors’ Dialogue Series

DDS 2nd Edition | Focus: Power and New & Renewable Energy

Date & Time       :               Thursday | January 21, 2021 | 1500-1730 hrs IST

Event Details      : https://www.iodglobal.com/directors-dialogue-series-

2021.html

Registration        :               FREE & OPEN TO ALL

Register Online : https://iodglobal.com/online-webinar-form.html

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