Maharashtra's energy pavilion draws strong response at Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026

New Delhi, November 5: Maharashtra's energy pavilion is drawing a good response from visitors at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026. The summit was held at Bharat Mandapam from November 2 to 5, and Maharashtra took part as the "focus state". The pavilion presents the identity of the state's historic forts alongside Maharashtra's growing journey towards green energy. The state's ambitious energy plans and initiatives based on modern technology are attracting attention.

At the summit, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced, in the presence of chief ministers and ministers concerned from several states, that Maharashtra ranks second in the country in renewable energy, after Gujarat. This has added to the importance of the Maharashtra energy pavilion's presentation.

The exhibition has been set up under the guidance of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and led by Abha Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary of the Energy Department. The pavilion has been created jointly by the four power companies: Mahavitaran, Mahatransco, Mahagenco and Mahaurja. Information on major schemes, projects and new kinds of initiatives is displayed here. Preparations were carried out under the guidance of Lokesh Chandra, Chairman and Managing Director of Mahavitaran; Vikram Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Mahatransco; Dr Radhakrishnan B., Chairman and Managing Director of Mahagenco; and Omprakash Bakoria, Director General of Mahaurja.

The pavilion's "immersive virtual reality zone" is a special attraction for visitors. It offers a virtual tour of the Ghatghar pumped storage hydroelectric project, the Chief Minister Solar Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0, the Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump scheme and the Sinnar solar power project. The work of the four companies is also explained through audio-visual presentations and interactive digital media. The design based on Maharashtra's cultural identity, the use of modern technology and the easy presentation of information are holding visitors' attention. The "selfie booth" at the pavilion has also drawn a good response.

State Minister of State for Energy Meghna Sakore-Bordikar, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister and Mahavitaran Chairman and Managing Director Lokesh Chandra, Mahagenco Chairman and Managing Director Dr Radhakrishnan B., and Mahaurja Director General Omprakash Bakoria visited the pavilion and expressed satisfaction with the presentation. Lokesh Chandra praised the officers and employees of the state's four power companies for turning the pavilion's excellent concept into reality.

Shivprasad Nakate, Managing Director of Rajasthan Urja Vikas IT Limited, and senior management and officials of the energy departments of various states also visited the Maharashtra pavilion to learn about the schemes and ways of working. Yogesh Gadkari, Director (Commercial) of Mahavitaran; Abhay Harne, Director of Mahagenco; Rajesh Patil, Director (Projects); Girish Kumarwar, Executive Director (Solar); Satish Chavan, Director (Operations) of Mahatransco; and Shashank Jewalikar, Executive Director of the Maharashtra State Load Despatch Centre, also came to see the pavilion. Representatives of international companies learned about the initiatives of the state's energy sector and praised the use of modern technology.