Stakeholder Consultation Workshop On Deploying Low Carbon Levers in the Textile Cluster of Ichalkaranji (Maharashtra)

Date: 5 September 2024 | Time: 04:30 pm to 08:00 pm
Venue: Rotary Club, Date Mala, Kagwade Mala, Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra 416115

Background Note

Taking a stand against climate change, India has put forth climate commitments at various international forums. India is leading many battles by powering the future with renewable energy, accelerating sustainable mobility, fostering international cooperation, and by financing the energy transitions from conventional sources to green and efficient technologies. The world is undergoing a transition to clean, low carbon sources of energy at an unprecedented pace and scale and new technologies are required to replace existing fossil fuels in order to move towards a net carbon neutral economy at the earliest. Keeping ahead of the technology curve is a matter of strategic importance for all countries but especially India, which will be one of the world’s largest markets for these technologies in the decades to come.

To expedite the efforts, AEEE is conducting a study in the state of Maharashtra on the MSME sector to identify the clusters where low carbon levers such as electrification of thermal processes, energy efficiency, alternate fuels, carbon capture, and other cleaner technologies, can be deployed. The prime objective of the study is to establish Maharashtra as a leader on climate action by adopting a low-carbon development pathway for decarbonization of the industrial sector in the state.

Agenda for the Workshop

Time Particulars
4:30 – 5:00 PM Registration and Networking Tea
Inauguration sessions
5:00 – 5:10 PM Welcome address
Shri Giriraj Mohatta, President, Western Maharashtra Processors Association (WMPA)
5:10 – 5:15 PM Opening Address by
Shri Vipin Rohilla, Program Lead, Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy (AEEE)
5:15: 5:25 PM Special address,
Shri Pankaj Tagalpallewar, ADG, Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), tbc
5:25 – 5:35 PM Special Address
Joint Director, Department of Industries, Govt of MH, tbc
5:35 – 5:45 PM Keynote Address
Shri Milind Deore, Secretary, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Govt of India, tbc
5.45 – 6:00 PM Signing of MoU between AEEE and WMPA
Technical Session
6:00 – 6:10 PM About the Project
Mr. Mrinal S Bhaskar, Expert Industrial EE & Decarbonisation, AEEE
6:10 – 6:25 PM Technologies Identified for the Textile Sector
Sachin Verma, MS Energy Solutions (MSES)
6:25 – 6:40 PM EE Financing Schemes
SIDBI, Kolhapur
6:40 – 7:40 PM EE in Thermal Applications
Mr. Rajesh Shrikrishna Kulkarni, Thermax Ltd.
Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) – MSME perspective and opportunities
Ms. Sarika Gosain, Partner (ESG & Sustainability) and Technical( Assurance)- Forvis Mazars in India
Open Access – Regulations in Maharashtra
PTC India
Industry 4.0
Mr. Nilesh Shedge, Director, Carbon Minus
7:40 – 7:55 PM Question & Answer session, Survey collection from MSMEs for Pilot Demonstration
7:55 – 8:00 PM Closing Remarks and Vote of thanks
Mr. Vishal Aggarwal, MS Energy Solutions
8:00 PM onwards Networking Dinner

Mr. Mrinal Bhaskar
Expert – Industrial EE and Decarbonization
Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)
Mob. +91 80764 57263; mrinal@aeee.in

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