KARNATAKA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate 'India Energy Week 2023' in Bangalore and dedicate to the nation the Hindustan Aeronautic's (HAL) helicopter factory in Tumakuru today, February 6

During the opening of Energy Week, PM will launch E20 fuel, a blend of 20% ethanol with petrol. Apart from this, PM will also lay the foundation stone of various development initiatives during the visit. 

PM Modi will be making his third trip to the state with upcoming elections in less than a month. He  had previously visited Hubballi on January 12 to launch a national youth festival and hold a sizable roadshow. Later on January 19, he visited the districts of Yadgiri and Kalaburagi with the intention of gaining support for the ruling BJP ahead of the upcoming April-May assembly elections by demonstrating development and social welfare initiatives.

Speaking of the India Energy Week 2023 in Bangalore that will be held from 6-8 February is aimed to showcase India's rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse. 

An official statement stated that the meeting will bring together leaders from the traditional and non-traditional energy industries, governments, and academics to address the opportunities and difficulties that a responsible energy transition brings.

More than 30 ministries from around the world will attend, according to the press release, which also said that more than 30,000 attendees, 1,000 exhibitors, and 500 speakers will convene to talk about the potential and problems facing India's energy future.

Modi will take part in a roundtable discussion with top oil and petrol executives throughout the programme.

He will also start a number of projects related to renewable energy. According to the strategy for ethanol blending, the prime minister will introduce E20 fuel at 84 retail locations run by oil marketing firms in 11 states and union territories.

In addition, Modi will officially start the "Green Mobility Rally," which will feature vehicles powered by renewable energy sources and is intended to raise awareness of green fuels among the general population. The uniforms under Indian Oil's "Unbottled" project will also be introduced by the prime minister.

Indian Oil has adopted uniforms for retail customer attendants and LPG delivery employees made from recycled polyester (rPET) and cotton with a mission to phase out single-use plastic. He will also launch the commercial roll-out of Indian Oil's indoor solar cooking system and dedicate its twin-cooktop model.

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