In a recent and engaging Yuva Sustainability Roundtable, our Country Head for India, Pratyush Thakur, sat down with a group of aspiring youth storytellers to discuss the pivotal role of the next generation in India’s energy transition.

The discussion, following the theme “India’s Green Future Starts with Youth,” explored how young people are no longer just future stakeholders, but active participants capable of turning climate challenges into meaningful economic pathways. Pratyush highlighted that while the current generation faces the most significant impacts of the climate crisis, they also hold the unique power to accelerate India’s journey toward a net-zero future through innovation and specialized skills.

During the interaction, Pratyush shared deep reflections on the evolving renewables landscape, including:

• Solving Real-World Problems: Why young entrepreneurs must “start small and dream big” by engaging directly with communities to understand local energy and development needs.

• The Power of Policy and Economics: The importance of combining financial literacy with a macro understanding of policy to shape the future of the regulated energy sector.

• India as a Global Blueprint: How India’s sophisticated regulatory frameworks, such as the Electricity Act and the Day-Ahead Market, are setting a standard for other developing nations.

• Future Opportunities: Identifying grid integration, hardware/software innovation, and green finance as the next frontiers for young professionals.

This conversation was meant to serve as an inspiring call to action for young leaders to build the necessary skills and contribute to a truly sustainable and responsible energy ecosystem.

To dive deeper into the conversation on how youth can drive the green economy and help India lead the global energy transition, read the full article here: By engaging with the green economy, youth can play a decisive role in accelerating India’s transition towards a net-zero future.