Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India is very focused on sustainability as the pillar of growth because every Indian intrinsically believes in respecting nature, being born into a culture and tradition where harmony with the environment is a way of life.
While addressing the inauguration of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting Exhibition Goyal said sustainability is non-negotiable in India’s growth journey.
He said that India believes in learning from the developed world, particularly from the high-quality standards that have helped economies across the globe to grow and prosper.
“When countries come together to develop such standards, they not only help harmonize practices and bring them to a high minimum level, but also create opportunities for stronger economic cooperation. Good standards are the need of the hour for a developing country like India, as they provide the foundation for growth both at the national level and for contributing to international progress,” he added.
Highlighting India’s strong commitment to meeting its nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement, and further improvements made through different COP announcements, the minister said that India does this not because of external force or pressure, but as a responsible global citizen, out of belief in sustainability itself.
“India has thousands of technical bodies and committees that work on setting standards across different sectors. In the early years, the focus was more on creating standards and allowing their voluntary implementation. Over time, however, experience taught that stricter adherence to standards was necessary, leading to the introduction of Quality Control Orders in critical areas,” he added.
The Minister also underlined the growing role of the electrical and electronic industry in energy efficiency and sustainability. He noted that as India transitions from electrical to electronic solutions, the sector can significantly reduce energy consumption, minimize pollution, and contribute to climate action while ensuring high-quality products for consumers.
