During Global Wind Day 2025, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi affirmed that wind energy will continue to be part of India's renewable energy plans. At an official event in Bengaluru, Joshi stated the country's intention to derive 50% of its power-generating ability from non-fossil fuel sources within a comfortable twenty-year timeframe. On a higher level, he reiterated India's promise to reach net zero by 2070.
As part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat framework, Joshi emphasized that wind power is central to achieving the plan's objectives. According to him, India needs to increase the volume of mass production and therefore, renewable energy sources, such as wind, should sustain the demand for industrial power in the future. The government, through the minister, has affirmed its support for renewable energy by allocating a larger budget and implementing strategic projects.
Joshi pointed out that India has the fourth-largest installed wind power capability on the planet and the third-largest absolute renewable energy generation. According to him, solar power with storage and grid would be needed to achieve wind power expansion. The minister states that this integration will help ensure uninterrupted supply and grid reliability.
The government will seek to increase the competitiveness of wind tariffs. According to Joshi, the prevailing prices, including Rs 3.90 per unit, are still high and, therefore, need a joint effort among industry players to lower them. His other appeals included increasing the efficiency of the manufacturing sector at home to not only satisfy internal markets but also create greater export opportunities.
He stated that currently, 225 kW to 5.2 MW wind turbines are manufactured in India by 14 companies, offering 33 different turbine models. The products serve the nation's needs while also competing in international markets.
The minister stated that the central government is focusing on expanding the wind sector into new states, including Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha. Moreover, offshore wind power schemes are being prepared, and 4 GW of offshore leasing regions have been found along the Gujarat and Tamil Nadu shores.
To facilitate all these endeavours, the government is pursuing storage-integrated business models, revamping grid infrastructure, and deploying AI-centred prospect forecasters. Joshi also released two strategic documents during the event, including the Wind Energy Roadmap and the Manufacturing Roadmap. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat were identified as the leading states in terms of wind capacity addition. Karnataka topped the list with 1,331.48 MW, followed by Tamil Nadu (1,136.37 MW) and Gujarat (954.76 MW).