India needs Energy that is accessible to Poor: Modi at PETROTECH-2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the PETROTECH-2016 main conference at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

While speaking at the event, PM Modi said, “Indian economy is expected to grow five times by 2040, our motto is to replace red tape with red carpet”.

Talking about energy, the Prime Minister said that energy is a key driver of economic growth. India needs energy that is accessible to poor. Energy sustainability is something India does out of commitment, not out of compulsion.

The exhibition is scheduled from December 4 to 7, 2016 in New Delhi. The theme of the Conference is Hydrocarbons to fuel the future — Choices and Challenges.

PETROTECH-2016 Exhibition is one of the biggest oil & gas exhibitions with participation of nearly 600 exhibitors from over 50 countries.