The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), under the aegis of its State Development Council/Madhya Pradesh State Chapter, and in association with M.A.D Ideaz, the New & Renewable Energy Department (Government of Madhya Pradesh), CLASP, Tata Power, and other partner organisations, successfully hosted the “Harit Urja Conclave 2025 – Madhya Pradesh Edition”. As the Industry Partner, PHDCCI reiterated its strong commitment to advancing Madhya Pradesh’s and India’s overall green energy transition.
Centred on the theme “Empowering Madhya Pradesh: Clean Tech for a Greener Grid”, the conclave placed special emphasis on appliance efficiency as a key driver of sustainable energy use.
Delivering the inaugural address, chief guest Rakesh Shukla, minister for new & renewable energy, Madhya Pradesh, said:
“In our mission to make Madhya Pradesh the hub of new and renewable energy, we look forward to a broader coalition of government and industry. Through policies and incentives, we are doing all possible to create a level playing field for the industry players in the state’s new and renewable energy sector.”
In his keynote, Manu Srivastava, additional chief secretary, new & renewable energy department, Madhya Pradesh, underscored the state’s leadership in solar, wind and other renewable sources, highlighting its contribution to India’s net-zero ambitions. He cited progress made through major projects such as the Morena Solar/Hybrid Park, Rewa Solar Park, Omkareshwar Floating Solar Plant, Sanchi Solar City (India’s first Net Zero Carbon City), and the Narmadapuram RE Equipment Manufacturing Zone.
He further noted that Madhya Pradesh is now a power-surplus state, and with a solar tariff of Rs 2.70 per unit, it is well-positioned to both deepen its renewable adoption and meet its 10,000 MW export target to other states.
The conclave featured a series of technical sessions and panel discussions on emerging technologies, sustainability, energy efficiency, and efficient appliances, drawing participation from industry leaders, senior government officials, and domain experts. Deliberations centred on strengthening Public-Private Partnership models, ensuring industry-friendly policy frameworks, and expanding government–industry collaboration to accelerate Madhya Pradesh’s transition towards a greener, more resilient power grid.
Key speakers at the Harit Urja Conclave 2025 – Madhya Pradesh Edition included: Dr Anupam Chouksey, co-chair, PHDCCI Madhya Pradesh State Chapter & chairman, LNCT Group;
Atul K Thakur, senior secretary (State Development Council, India-Nepal Centre & State Chapters – Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh);
Shivani Lal, founder, MAD IDEAZ;
Dr Surendra Vajpai, leading energy sector expert (Formerly chief engineer, Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd);
Ranjeet Singh Chouhan, financial advisor, energy/NRE Dept., Madhya Pradesh; Shivani Jhariya, founder/director, Heliosvento Power Infra OPC Pvt Ltd; Rasheed Kidwai, senior journalist;
Dr Umakanta Panda, secretary, Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC); Dr Sanjay Kumar Mishra (IAS), additional secretary, Department of AYUSH, & secretary–CEO, Madhya Pradesh State Medicinal Plants Board (MPSMPB); Ranjan Kumar, CGM, GAIL (Bhopal Zone); Dr Gurveer Singh, assistant professor, department of energy science & engineering, MANIT Bhopal; Dr Anurag Gour, assistant professor, School of Energy and Environment Management, RGPV, Bhopal; Vaibhav Mishra, area sales manager, Tata Power;
Sarabjot Singh Saini, senior manager (India), CLASP;
Dinesh Kumar A. N., joint director, Energy Management Centre, Kerala; Manoj Patnaik, senior consultant, SDA Odisha;
Ranjana, Alliance for Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE); Dr Mukta Girdhar, director, DRRF; Dr George V Joseph, joint director, Disaster Management Institute, Bhopal; Yogesh Kumar Paliwal, assistant director, National Power Training Institute (Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh);
Manish Kumar Shukla, assistant professor, department of fire safety & disaster management, Mahakaushal University, Jabalpur.
The conclave concluded with a shared commitment from government and industry stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of clean technology, support innovation, and strengthen Madhya Pradesh’s position as a frontrunner in India’s renewable energy landscape.
