Mon Sep 16 09:00:33 UTC 2024: ## India Aims for Global Renewable Energy Leadership at RE-INVEST 2024

**Gandhinagar, India -** Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet (RE-INVEST) 2024 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on Monday, September 16th. The event, hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), aims to attract international investment and boost India’s renewable energy capacity.

Addressing the delegates, PM Modi stated that India is poised to become a global leader in renewable energy and is preparing for long-term sustainable growth. “The world feels India is the best bet for the 21st century,” he said, emphasizing that India is not just aiming for the top spot but for sustained leadership.

The RE-INVEST 2024 theme, “Mission 500 GW,” underscores India’s ambition to reach 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030. This ambitious goal is a cornerstone of India’s commitment to a sustainable future and its role in the global energy transition.

The three-day event has drawn over 10,000 delegates from across the globe, including government officials, industry leaders, and financial institutions. High-level delegations from several countries including the US, UK, Belgium, the European Union, Oman, UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong are in attendance.

India is already the fourth-largest country in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity. The government is focusing on developing model solar cities, with Ayodhya and 16 other locations identified for this initiative.

The event also highlighted the active participation of Indian states, including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh, signifying a unified national effort towards renewable energy development.

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