Policy Roadmap for PM–KUSUM & Mission LiFE for a Greener Future
New Delhi, September 25–26, 2025
The Department of Economics, School of Behavioural and Social Science, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, with the support of its funding partners — Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), and ReGlo Industries Pvt. Ltd. — is organizing a Two-Day National Seminar on “Solar Energy & Sustainability for Tribal Communities” at the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi.
The seminar will serve as a dynamic forum, bringing together policymakers, academicians, researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, and community representatives to discuss innovative strategies for advancing clean energy, inclusive growth, and sustainable development. With a strong focus on the PM–KUSUM initiative and Mission LiFE, the event will explore actionable policy roadmaps to integrate solar energy into the development framework for tribal communities.
Speaking about the seminar, the organizers emphasized, “This platform is designed to foster meaningful dialogue and practical solutions, enabling a transition toward a greener and more equitable future. Tribal communities are at the center of India’s sustainability journey, and solar energy can play a transformative role in empowering them.”
A unique feature of this seminar is the active engagement of the young generation. Through a pre-seminar poster competition, graduate and postgraduate students have been invited to express their ideas, creativity, and solution-driven approaches to sustainability challenges. The selected posters will be showcased during the seminar, ensuring that youth voices are brought closer to the policy discourse and included in shaping the future of energy transitions.
The two-day discussions will highlight:
- Policy interventions for scaling solar energy adoption in tribal areas.
- Strategies for inclusive participation of tribal communities in renewable energy initiatives.
- Pathways for achieving India’s sustainability targets under Mission LiFE.
The seminar is expected to generate concrete recommendations for strengthening India’s renewable energy roadmap while ensuring social equity and environmental responsibility.
Funding Partners: ICSSR, Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), ReGlo Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Key Knowledge Partners: ISID (Institute for Studies in Industrial Development), Ashoka Centre for People Centric Energy Transition, Ashoka University, International Solar Alliance, Tata Power, PRADAN, TRIF, Gram Oorja, WEFT, CEEW, WRI, TERI, TERI SAS, EPIC, IIASA, Global POP Movement, University of Chicago and other University collaborators.
