NEW DELHI, Nov. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday linked India's ability to weather the energy disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict to its investments in renewable energy, making the case for accelerating the country's clean energy transition. The government aims to add 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity over the next 10-11 years, he said.

Addressing the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026, Modi said the ongoing geopolitical tensions had exposed the risks of dependence on fossil fuels, arguing that energy security was directly linked to economic security.

"In the past few years, global economy has witnessed unprecedented crises ranging from Corona (pandemic) to the West Asia conflict. The West Asia crisis still ...