Maiden Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 concludes with 35,000+ exhibition attendees
The first Bharat Electricity Summit concluded on 22 March 2026 with over 35,000 exhibition attendees, 28 States/UTs, 200+ exhibiting companies and 6,000+ delegates, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal giving the valedictory address.
Summary
The maiden edition of the Bharat Electricity Summit (BES) concluded on 22 March 2026, bringing together policymakers, global experts, industry, investors and innovators on the future of the power sector and the clean energy transition. It drew over 35,000 exhibition attendees, 28 States/UTs, more than 200 exhibiting companies including over 80 start-ups, 6,000+ delegates, 300+ speakers and 100+ conference sessions. The Ministry of Power noted that India is advancing towards 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and has already crossed over 50% non-fossil capacity. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal, in his valedictory address, singled out the participation of start-ups.
Key facts
- Event
- Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 – maiden edition
- Concluded
- 22 March 2026
- Scale
- 35,000+ attendees, 28 States/UTs, 200+ exhibitors (80+ start-ups), 6,000+ delegates, 300+ speakers
- Target
- 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030
- Status
- Over 50% non-fossil capacity already
- Valedictory
- Union Power Minister Manohar Lal
Practice MCQs 2 questions
India's target for non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2030, cited at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, is:
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Correct answer: C — 500 GW
India is advancing towards 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and has crossed over 50% non-fossil capacity.
Who gave the valedictory address at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 on 22 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Manohar Lal
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal gave the valedictory address at the maiden summit.