Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform

Why in News?

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal launched the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform at the India Climate Forum-2025 in New Delhi.

Key Points:

• The launch of the India Cleantech Manufacturing Platform was one of the most important announcements at the forum.
  • This initiative was created to boost India’s clean technology value chain in sectors such as solar, wind, hydrogen and battery storage.
• The platform aims to:
  • Boost clean energy production
  • Create employment
  • Make India a global cleantech hub
• This initiative will increase the development and production of clean energy technologies in India.
• This will help the country mitigate the effects of climate change.

India Climate Forum-2025:

• It showcased India’s dedication to combat climate change.
• The forum was attended by policymakers, scientists, industry leaders and members of civil society.
• The forum also emphasised India's commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
• India reiterated its commitment to work together with the international community to fight climate change.

India's latest clean energy statistics:

• Total Renewable Energy Capacity:
  • By December 2024, India's total renewable energy installed capacity reached 203.18 GW.
  • This is 46.3% of the country's total installed power generation capacity.
• The installed capacity of solar power is 92.12 GW, showing a growth of 27.9% over the previous year.
• The installed capacity of wind power is 47.72 GW, an increase of 7.8%.
• The capacity of large hydropower projects is 46.93 GW, while small hydropower projects contribute 5.07 GW.
• The total installed capacity of biomass and biogas power is 11.32 GW.
• In addition, the installed capacity of nuclear power is 8.18 GW.
  • This takes the total non-fossil fuel based power generation capacity to 211.36 GW.
    • This is almost half of the total installed capacity of the country.