Hyderabad: Telangana legislators from across party lines came together on Tuesday in support of advancing India’s solar energy transition. The closed-door session titled “The Role of Policymakers in India’s Solarization Journey” was held at Courtyard by Marriott and organised by Swaniti Initiative.
The session featured participation from Members of Parliament, MLAs, and MLCs who deliberated on how policymakers can play a more effective role in removing roadblocks to solar adoption at the state and local levels. Discussions included strengthening implementation of central schemes, community outreach, and integrating clean energy with grassroots governance.
Swaniti Initiative, which supports climate action through policy advisory and field engagement, facilitated the meeting as part of its long-term commitment to sustainable development. Trustee Uma Bhattacharya reaffirmed the organisation’s support for Telangana’s solar push and offered continued technical assistance.
Speakers emphasised the need for collaborative policymaking and better institutional support to enable faster solar deployment. The event underscored growing political alignment around the need for urgent climate action and decentralised renewable energy initiatives.
Among those present were MPs P. Balram Naik, K.V. Reddy, Dr. Mallu Ravi, R. Raghu Ram Reddy, and Kiran Reddy Chamala; MLAs Beerla Ilaiah, Kuchakulla Rajesh Reddy, Kumbam Anil Kumar Reddy, K. Satyanarayana, Mandula Samuel, Megha Reddy Tudi, Naini Rajender Reddy, Jare Adinarayana, and Vemula Veeresham; and MLC Venkat Narsing Rao Balmoor.