Hyderabad: Union minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday expressed dissatisfaction over the state govt’s delay in responding to renewable energy investment proposals from Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) and Coal India Limited (CIL).Speaking at the “Renergine-2026” conference organised by Rengy at “The Quorum” in Hyderabad, Kishan Reddy said both companies had expressed readiness as early as last Oct to invest ₹10,000 crore in Telangana in solar, wind, pumped storage, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. However, he alleged that the state govt had not yet responded to the proposals.
HARYANA, INDIA – APRIL 22: An aerial view of solar panels are seen arranged in rows across a solar power plant on April 22, 2026 in Haryana, India. India, which imports roughly 88 percent of its crude oil and had been steadily expanding purchases of discounted Iranian barrels before the conflict escalated, now faces mounting pressure to secure alternative supplies as tanker insurance costs and shipping routes through the Persian Gulf come under renewed strain. (Photo by Ritesh Shukla/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***
He urged the state govt to cooperate with the Centre in advancing clean energy initiatives by immediately responding to the proposals, allocating land, and facilitating the investments for the benefit of the state.Kishan Reddy said the Centre was implementing a comprehensive and multi-dimensional strategy to make India self-reliant in the energy sector amid changing global conditions and rising electricity demand. He credited PM Modi with initiating a “Clean Energy Revolution” to reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, protect the environment, and accelerate economic growth.“The current war-like situation in West Asia has created serious concerns about global energy security. Anticipating such challenges nearly 12 years ago, Prime Minister Modi redefined India’s energy security strategy. Today, renewable energy in India is no longer just a govt policy but has evolved into a powerful people’s movement,” he said.The Union minister said the Centre was giving significant importance to Telangana’s development and energy requirements. He noted that, in addition to approving 450 MW of decentralised grid-connected solar power projects, the Centre had allocated 20,000 solar agricultural pump sets to the state. Moreover, he said NTPC had invested nearly ₹44,000 crore in Telangana’s power generation sector, with 1,600 MW already operational.Referring to the recent heatwave, Kishan Reddy said India’s peak power demand touched a record 270.82 GW on May 21, and despite the unprecedented demand, an uninterrupted power supply was maintained nationwide. He contrasted this with the 2012 Northern Power Grid collapse during the UPA regime, when nearly 600 million people were affected despite demand being below 120 GW.He said India was progressing towards the goal of “Viksit Bharat-2047” and stressed that every citizen had a responsibility to conserve electricity and avoid wastage. He also expressed confidence that Hyderabad, already leading in the IT and pharmaceutical sectors, would emerge as a national hub for renewable energy research.Kishan Reddy further said the Centre’s objective was to transform citizens from mere energy consumers into energy producers and called upon youth and entrepreneurs to actively participate in the clean energy movement through innovation and technological advancement.
