No.24/14/2014/5/Adm.1
Government of India
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Block No. 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road,
New Delhi -110003.
Dated the 19th September, 2014.
Dear Sir/ Madam.
Subject:
Organisation of 01st Renewable Energy Global Investment Promotion
Meet & Expo (RE - INVEST) on 15 to 17 February, 2015 in New Delhi.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India,
proposes to organize a Renewable Energy Global Investment Promotion Meet & Expo
(RE - INVEST) during 15 -17 February, 2015 at New Delhi. The Indian Renewable
Energy Development Agency (IREDA), a PSU, under the aegis of MNRE, jointly with
Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce &
Industry(FICCI) has been given the responsibility of its organization.
The objective of the Meet is to project India as an investment destination for
renewable energy with main focus to enhance investment in the Indian renewable
energy sector from US$ 6 Billion (INR 36,000 Crore) a year currently to US$ 20 Billion
(INR 1,20,000 Cr) against China’s annual investment of US$ 60 Billion (INR 3,60,000
Crore) at present. It may be emphasized that the foreign direct investment is available in
India in Renewable Energy Sector by 100% automatic route.
A large exhibition of manufacturers, promoters and developers is planned to
showcase India’s manufacturing capabilities and latest technologies, as well as scope
for investment in India’s renewable sector.
The Plenary Session is proposed to be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister
of India on 15th February, 2015 and addressed by high level national and international
dignitaries. This would be followed by Technical and Policy Sessions by Central and
State Governments. The venues will be Vigyan Bhawan & Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
While MNRE is working on a detailed Agenda for the Meet and would be
forwarded shortly, the programme will be designed to showcase investment
opportunities across key Renewable Energy sectors in India and to highlight Central
and State Governments initiatives on improving the enabling environment for
investors. State specific sessions are planned to showcase the attractive policy
incentives and guidelines framed by the Government of India and various State
Governments for promotion by grid- connected renewable energy in India.
The event proposes to invite global investors from various countries, international
financial institutions, bilateral and multilateral financial institutions along with Indian
Banks, non-banking financial companies (NDFCs), state governments, PSUs
concerned, renewable power developers and manufacturers, state renewable energy
nodal agencies and other related stakeholders.
MNRE invites all potential investors, visitors, manufacturers, developers, R&D
institutions, Trade Associations and others interested in Renewable Energy in Canada
to participation in the event.
FICCI, who has been given the responsibility of organizing Exhibition, proposes to
organize Road Shows in big investing countries to attract companies and organizations
including equipment manufacturers and suppliers, systems providers, finance and
investment firms, research & development companies, project developers and trade
associations to set up host booths and pavilions on the Trade Show floor.
For further information, please contact:Ms Soma Banerjee,
Head – Energy,
Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
(in-charge of the Investors’ Meet)
Email: soma.banerjee@cii.in
Mobile:00-91- 9810603611; Landline: 00-91-11-24693087; Fax:011-24626149
Ms Rita Roy Choudhury,
Senior, Director (Energy)
Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FICCI)
(in-charge of the Exhibition).
Email: rita.roychoudhury@ficci.com
Mobile:00-91- 9810403255; Landline: 00-91-11-23325110; Fax:011-23721504,
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