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PM Modi presented India's 4A energy security approach at the G7 Canada Summit, emphasizing availability, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability. He highlighted AI's potential for efficiency but stressed the need for sustainable, green solutions. Modi called for global cooperation on critical mineral supply chains and responsible AI governance. India’s initiatives like the International Solar Alliance were showcased as key steps toward a sustainable future.

Key Points: PM Modi Presents India's 4A Energy Strategy at G7 Canada Summit

  • Modi highlights India's 4A energy security pillars—availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability
  • Stresses AI's role in efficiency but calls for sustainable practices
  • Advocates global cooperation for secure critical mineral supply chains
  • Showcases India's green initiatives like International Solar Alliance
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G7 Canada: PM Modi highlights India's 4A approach to energy security, hails AI as critical tool to boost efficiency, stresses need for green initiatives

PM Modi outlines India's 4A energy security framework and AI-driven green initiatives at G7 Canada, emphasizing human-centric tech solutions.

"Any technology to be effective must bring value to the lives of common people. – PM Narendra Modi"

Kananaskis, June 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 Outreach Session on the theme 'Energy Security: diversification, technology and infrastructure to ensure access and affordability in a changing world'. He brought to attention India's novel approach of being human-centric towards technology and highlighted the 4As, which form the pillars of India's approach towards energy security, the Ministry of External Affairs noted in a statement on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for the invitation and congratulated the G7 on marking 50 years of its journey. In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted that energy security was among the leading challenges facing future generations.

Bringing attention to the 4As, MEA noted in its statement that elaborating on India's commitment to inclusive growth, PM Modi noted that availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability were the principles that underpinned India's approach to energy security.

He further emphasised that even though India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world, it has successfully met its Paris commitments ahead of time.

At the summit, the PM also mentioned the challenges posed by new technologies.

PM Modi spoke on the nexus between technology, AI and energy. Noting that while AI has become a critical tool to promote efficiency and innovation, the technology itself is energy-intensive, and it was important to strategise how to make it sustainable through clean and green initiatives. Elaborating on India's human-centric approach to promoting technology, he noted that any technology to be effective must bring value to the lives of common people. He suggested that addressing AI-related global governance issues was key to tackling the concerns of AI and to promoting innovation in the field.

He underlined that in the age of AI, it was important to have secure and resilient supply chains of critical minerals. Prime Minister further stated that quality and diverse data, which abounds in India, is critical for responsible AI, the Ministry of External Affairs noted in its statement.

Thus, PM Modi emphasised that a technology-led world calls for closer cooperation among countries for realising a sustainable future, and to achieve it, people and planet must be kept at the centre of progress.

Showcasing to the world India's commitment to a sustainable and green future, PM Modi underscored that India has undertaken several global initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global Biofuels Alliance, Mission LiFE and One Sun- One World- One Grid, and called upon the international community to further strengthen them.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
PM Modi's 4A approach makes perfect sense for a developing nation like ours. We need energy that's available to all, affordable for common people, accessible in remote areas, and acceptable environmentally. The focus on AI + green energy is visionary 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate India's leadership in global green initiatives, I hope we see more concrete action at home too. Many villages still lack reliable electricity. The 4A approach must translate to ground reality for every Indian citizen.
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Amit S.
India's position as both fastest growing economy AND meeting Paris commitments is something we should be proud of! The world needs to recognize our balanced approach between development and sustainability. Jai Hind! 🙌
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Sunita R.
The AI-energy nexus is crucial. As an IT professional, I see how data centers consume massive power. India's push for green AI solutions could make us global leaders in sustainable tech. Our human-centric approach is what sets us apart from Western models.
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Vikram J.
International Solar Alliance is India's gift to the world! We have sunlight in abundance and sharing this technology with tropical nations shows true vasudhaiva kutumbakam (world is one family) spirit. More such initiatives please!
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Neha T.
While the speech was good, I wish there was more detail on how ordinary Indians can participate in these green initiatives. Mission LiFE sounds great but how do I contribute as a middle-class citizen in Mumbai? More awareness campaigns needed!

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