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Concluding his remarks, Shri Puri urged all stakeholders to leverage India Energy Week as a platform for
forging transformative partnerships and shaping the global energy agenda. He invited the 6,000+
delegates to engage in the conference’s discussions over the next four days, focusing on strategies
to stabilize energy markets, drive technological advancements, and enhance international cooperation.
With India playing an increasingly central role in the global energy ecosystem, IEW 2025 is set to be a
landmark event for defining the future of energy.

India Energy Week 2025 Showcased India’s Clean Cooking Gas Model: A Blueprint for the Global South

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri chaired a Ministerial Roundtable
on Clean Cooking on the second day of India Energy Week 2025. Shri Puri highlighted India’s remarkable
success in ensuring universal access to clean cooking gas through targeted subsidies, strong political will,
digitization of distribution networks by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), and nationwide campaigns
promoting cultural shifts towards clean cooking.

The session brought together representatives from Brazil, Tanzania, Malawi, Sudan, Nepal, and industry
leaders including the International Energy Agency (IEA), Total Energy, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Shri Puri emphasized that India’s model is not only successful but also highly replicable in other Global
South nations facing similar energy access challenges. The Union Minister noted that under India's
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), beneficiaries receive LPG access at a highly affordable cost of just
7 cents per day, while other consumers can avail themselves of clean cooking fuel at 15 cents per day.
This affordability has been a game-changer in driving widespread adoption.

During the discussion, international representatives shared their experiences and challenges in expanding
access to clean cooking solutions. Hon. Dkt. Doto Mashaka Biteko, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Energy, Tanzania outlined its strategy to enable 80% of households to transition to clean cooking by 2030,
leveraging subsidies and a mix of energy sources, including LPG, natural gas, and biogas. However, he
acknowledged significant challenges, including financing constraints, the high cost of infrastructure, and
the need for regulatory reforms to encourage private-sector participation.

H.E. Dr. Mohieldien Naiem Mohamed Saied, Minister of Energy and Oil, Sudan, emphasized the need for
private sector engagement to bridge gaps in LPG supply, as the country still imports a significant portion
of its energy needs. Encouraging local cylinder production and ensuring cost-effective imports remain key
hurdles in achieving broader adoption. Representatives of Rwanda and Nepal shared their efforts in
reducing firewood dependency through electric stoves and biogas expansion.

Mary Burce Warlick, Deputy Executive Director of IEA noted that India’s success offers valuable lessons
for other countries, particularly in tackling challenges related to affordability, access, and infrastructure.
She further emphasized the role of concessional financing and public-private partnerships (PPP) in
expanding clean cooking access globally. Addressing cultural acceptance and regulatory adjustments, such
as tax reductions, were also highlighted as crucial measures for large-scale adoption.

Rahool Panandiker, Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) highlighted India’s clean cooking
transformation, underscoring its strong political commitment, effective subsidy targeting, and robust

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