Exploring pathways to clean energy: National Seminar held in Shillong

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 23, 2023

The Meghalaya New & Renewable Energy Development Agency in collaboration with Ministry of New & Renewable Energy on Friday conducted a National Seminar on Promotion of Clean Energy Access in North East India, at Courtyard by Marriot, Police Bazar, Shillong. Meghalaya Power Minister, A T Mondal graced the inaugural programme as the Chief Guest.

In his inaugural address, the minister expressed his gratitude to the Ministry for organising such platforms in the region and said that it is a great opportunity for the state and the region as a whole to tap other forms of new and renewable energy in order to address the power shortage especially in Meghalaya. He hoped that the deliberations in the sessions will go a long way in promoting sustainable energy in the region.

The main objective of the seminar is to explore and understand potential pathways to energize the population of North Eastern states through clean energy interventions.

The day long programme saw the participation of resource persons who spoke on a wide range of topics relating to Overview and Current Status of Compressed Biogas, Biomass Pellets and Briquettes as Fuels, Role of Energy Access in Livelihood Enhancement in North East, Penetration of Small and Medium Scale Biogas Plants with a Special Focus on North East states, etc.

The seminar was also attended by various Government agencies including Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS), IIT Guwahati and North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR).