India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce launched; Pralhad Joshi calls it a 'Trustforce'
New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed the launch of the India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce on 18 February 2026, in the presence of UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy.
Summary
New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed the launch of the India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce on 18 February 2026, in the presence of UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron. Calling it a 'Trustforce', Joshi said the taskforce was constituted under Vision 2035 and the Fourth Energy Dialogue to coordinate India's offshore wind ecosystem. He set out three pillars: ecosystem planning and market design (including seabed leasing), infrastructure and supply chains, and financing and risk mitigation.
Key facts
- Date
- 18 February 2026
- Launched
- India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce
- Present
- Pralhad Joshi; UK Deputy PM David Lammy
- Framework
- Vision 2035 and the Fourth Energy Dialogue
- Three pillars
- Planning and market design; infrastructure and supply chains; financing and risk mitigation
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce, launched on 18 February 2026, was constituted under which framework?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Vision 2035 and the Fourth Energy Dialogue
Pralhad Joshi said the taskforce was constituted under Vision 2035 and the Fourth Energy Dialogue.