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International 23 September 2026 · Event date: 22 September 2026
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Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy Holds Talks with European Parliament’s ITRE Delegation.

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy Holds Talks with European Parliament’s ITRE Delegation.
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Union Minister Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy met with a delegation from the European Parliament's ITRE committee in New Delhi to discuss strengthening India-EU cooperation in industrial development, clean energy, electric mobility, and decarbonisation. The discussions highlighted key initiatives like the PLI schemes, PM E-DRIVE, and India's transition toward sustainable transport and green steel. Both sides emphasized deeper collaboration in technology, trade, and advanced energy solutions.

Why It Matters

This press release contains factual details regarding bilateral talks, ministerial portfolios, and specific policy initiatives like the PLI Scheme and PM E-DRIVE, which can appear in questions related to current affairs, international relations, and government schemes in competitive exams.

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In Simple Words

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy met with the European Parliament's ITRE delegation in New Delhi. They discussed boosting cooperation in clean energy, industrial development, electric mobility, and decarbonisation.

The Minister highlighted major Indian programs like the PLI schemes and PM E-DRIVE, while inviting European industries to bid for 10 GWh of ACC manufacturing. The European delegation appreciated India's efforts in sustainable mobility and manufacturing.

Key Points

  • Union Minister Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy held talks with the European Parliament's ITRE delegation in New Delhi.
  • Discussions focused on industrial development, clean energy, electric mobility, and industrial decarbonisation.
  • The visit follows the 16th India-EU Summit in January 2026, which concluded FTA negotiations and adopted the Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda.
  • Key initiatives highlighted include the PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components, PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells, and PM E-DRIVE.
  • European industries were invited to bid for 10 GWh of ACC manufacturing for stationary storage energy systems open until October 13, 2026.
  • India's decarbonisation efforts include BHEL's indigenous gasification technology and greening the steel sector.
  • Senior officials like Secretary Shri Kamran Rizvi and Additional Secretary Shri Hanif Qureshi participated in the meeting.
  • The European delegation expressed interest in cooperating on clean technologies, sustainable mobility, and advanced energy solutions.

Exam Angle

Union Minister
Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy
Ministry
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Steel
Delegation
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament
ACC manufacturing bidding deadline
October 13, 2026

A. October 13, 2026

Source: Press Information Bureau

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