Focused on green shift despite war-led scramble for conventional fuel: Puri

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Despite the war in Ukraine having led to a scramble for securing traditional hydrocarbons, India has kept its commitment to green transition, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said at the India Energy Week 2023.

"No matter what the global turbulence, we have not taken the eye off the ball. Green transition is the most important focus, and we have remained steadfast on that," Puri said.

He added that despite the existing challenges, the Centre has pushed for policy stability and innovation for green energy.

"Given various crises, you may have to take a few steps back, but the push must