Indra Hang attends Parliamentary Estimates Committee meeting on green energy

GANGTOK,: Sikkim Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba on Wednesday attended a significant meeting of the Parliamentary Estimates Committee held at the Parliament House Annexe Extension Building, New Delhi.

The meeting, chaired by Estimates Committee Sanjay Jaiswal, focused on discussions related to various schemes of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, a press release informs.

During the meeting, Indra Hang emphasized the crucial importance of renewable energy, particularly in light of the increasingly visible adverse effects of climate change. He remarked, "We are the first generation to feel the effects of climate change, and the last generation who can do something about it."

This sentiment calls for the attention to the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions and highlights the Government of India’s commitment to expanding renewable energy sources through robust policy frameworks.

Sikkim has long been a pioneer in climate action, with clean energy and environmental sustainability forming core components of the state's development agenda.

As a steadfast advocate for renewable energy, Indra Hang has continuously championed initiatives aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. His dedication to promoting clean energy aligns with Sikkim's vision of becoming a green and sustainable State under the leadership of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay, the release mentions.

Reflecting on the meeting, the Sikkim Lok Sabha MP expressed his satisfaction in contributing to the discussions on the implementation of various schemes under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy.

“I am pleased to have had the opportunity to share my inputs on such a critical issue. Our collective efforts are crucial to ensuring a sustainable future for our country and the world,” he said.

Indra Hang’s participation in the Estimates Committee reaffirms his commitment to addressing the challenges posed by climate change and advancing the cause of renewable energy in India. He shared that ‘environment sustainability’ is a major pillar of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is a sector where Sikkim, being a globally-recognised Green State, is a frontrunner.

He also highlighted the State Budget 2024-25 speech of the Chief Minister where the Sikkim Government has committed to significantly contribute to the ‘environment sustainability’ pillar of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, the release adds.

The Sikkim Lok Sabha MP is a member of the Estimates Committee of the Indian Parliament for 2024-25.  The Estimates Committee is one of the most important parliamentary committees, with the responsibility of examining the estimates related to various Ministries of Government of India. The work of this committee is crucial as it helps in understanding and managing the economy, which is the foundation of any society's social structure.