How India Powered Through Record Heat & Plans a Green Future | Bhupender Yadav

Amid one of India's most intense heatwaves, Union Environment, Forest & Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav highlights how the country managed to meet soaring electricity demand without widespread power shortages, calling it a significant achievement for India's power grid. Speaking at the BT India's Most Sustainable Companies: Summit & Awards 2026, he also addresses the country's continued dependence on coal, arguing that a nation of 1.4 billion people must balance development with sustainability. Emphasising India's commitment to being "part of the solution" to global environmental challenges, he outlines progress on carbon reduction targets, renewable energy expansion, green credits, Mission LiFE and the National Cooling Action Plan. Watch this insightful discussion on India's energy transition, climate commitments and the road towards sustainable growth. #HASHTAGS #BTIndiasMostSustainableCompanies #BTSustainabilitySummit2026 #BTAwards2026 #SustainableCompanies #SustainabilityLeadership #ESGExcellence #MaharashtraTourism #GreenBusiness #ResponsibleGrowth #ClimateAction #CorporateSustainability #SustainableFuture #BusinessTransformation #NetZero #InnovationForImpact #ESGLeadership #SustainabilityAwards #FutureReadyBusiness #SustainableDevelopment #BusinessToday #BTEvents @LarsenToubroGroup @MaharashtraTourismOfficial @slnkoenergy @seclmedia2893 ----------------------- Thank You for watching! Do not forget to Like | Comment | Share ----------------------- About the channel Watch us for the best news and views on business, stock markets, crypto currencies, consumer technology, the world of real estate, bullion, automobiles, start-ups and unicorns and personal finance. Business Today TV will also bring you all you need to know about mutual funds, insurance, loans and pension plans among others. Follow us at: Website: https://www.businesstoday.in WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4Hd309hXFCqY62yD2I Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessToday X: https://twitter.com/business_today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/business_today/