PM Modi all set to receive global energy and environment leadership award in March
Washington, Feb 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the CERAWeek global energy and environment leadership award during an annual international energy conference next week. The prime minister will also deliver the keynote address at the CERAWeek Conference-2021, which will be held virtually from March 1 to 5, its organiser, IHS Markit, said on Friday.

Prominent speakers at the conference include US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry, Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of Breakthrough Energy Bill Gates and president and CEO, Saudi Aramco, Amin Nasser.
"We look forward to Prime Minister Modi's perspectives on the role of the world's largest democracy and are pleased to honour him with the CERAWeek Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award for his commitment to expanding India's leadership in sustainable development to meet the country's, and the world's, future energy needs," IHS Markit vice chairman and the conference's chair, Daniel Yergin, said.
In charting its path towards economic growth, poverty reduction and a new energy future, India has emerged at the centre of global energy and the environment, and its leadership is crucial to meet climate objectives for a sustainable future while ensuring universal energy access, he said.
The annual international conference is a gathering of energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policy makers, leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities, and energy technology innovators.
Recommended Video
-
Bangalore Gold Silver Rate Today, 23 March 2026: Gold, Silver Extend Losses Amid Strong Dollar, Fed Outlook -
Iran Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Claim: Tehran Denies Talks, Calls It ‘US Retreat’ -
Tamil Nadu Opinion Poll: ANS Projects DMK Winning In 180 Seats In 234-Member Assembly -
Chennai Gold Silver Rate Today, 23 March 2026: Gold Price Hits 4-Month Low, Silver Slumps Amid Market Volatily -
Gold Silver Rate Today, 23 March 2026: City-Wise Prices, MCX Gold And Silver Extend March Weakness -
Passengers Evacuated After Air Canada Plane Reportedly Hits Fire Truck At LaGuardia -
Trump Announces 5-Day Strike Pause With Iran Amid Escalating West Asia War -
Oil Prices Slide, Stocks Recover Soon After Trump’s 'Ceasefire' Announcement -
Iran vs US-Israel War Halted? Breakthrough or Breather Before a Bigger Conflict -
Hyderabad Gold Silver Rate Today, 23 March 2026: Check Latest Gold And Silver Prices In The City -
Why Share Market Crashing Today: ₹13 Lakh Crore Wiped Out in Just 1 Hour, What Triggered Panic? -
“Thank You, India”: Iran Thanks Kashmir For Donations Of Gold, Cash And Livestock












Click it and Unblock the Notifications