NSEFI Granted ECOSOC Special Consultative Status

Hyderabad : The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) Chaired by Mr. Kataru Ravi Kumar Reddy announced that it been granted special consultative status by United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Consultative status with ECOSOC empowers NSEFI to actively interact with ECOSOC, its subsidiary bodies, the Human Rights Council, certain General Assembly sessions, other intergovernmental bodies, and the UN Secretariat. Also, this will provide the organisation with the privilege to access United Nations meetings, provide written and oral statements to ECOSOC, use UN facilities including submitting a quadrennial report on the activities of the organisation, in support of the work of ECOSOC and the UN.

Kataru Ravi Kumar Reddy, chairman of NSEFI comments: “This is a rare privilege extended to the Indian renewable industry and a global recognition of India’s prowess and achievements in promoting renewable energy and combating climate change.”

NSEFI has been the voice of the Renewable energy stakeholders in India, since its inception, more than a decade ago, providing inputs into the development of Renewable Energy Industry in the country. This recognition for NSEFI clearly indicates the global presence of NSEFI and the prominence it has gained over the years of its contribution to the Industry.

“NSEFI is working toward achieving the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 500 GW of RE installed capacity in the country by 2030 and achieving net zero transition in due course.”

With a diverse membership base of 142 companies, comprising almost 95% of India’s solar market capacity, NSEFI is committed to a vision to promote solar energy. Our work creates strategic partnerships and collaborations with solar associations worldwide, facilitating knowledge sharing and technology transfer across the sector which empower NSEFI to drive impactful projects in the solar energy sector said Mr. Kataru Ravi Kumar Reddy.