CEED will provide hand-holding support in preparation of roadmap and coordinate with stakeholders
The Sustainable Just Transition Task Force (Government of Jharkhand) appointed the Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED) as a knowledge and technical partner to provide hand holding support in its functions and mandates. Along the sidelines of the second meeting of the task force held today with inter-departmental representations and in their presence, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the chairman of the task force Mr A.K. Rastogi, on behalf of the Government of Jharkhand, and Mr Ramapati Kumar, CEO of the CEED.
While announcing the partnership, Mr A. K. Rastogi (IFS, Retd.), Chairman of the Task Force on Sustainable Just Transition said that, “CEED is an institution of repute in sustainable environment and clean energy sector with a strong presence in the state and we are glad to engage it for providing knowledge management support to the task force and help out in conducting consultations, coordinate with and undertake capacity building of key stakeholders.” He further added that, ‘I am sure that CEED as a technical partner with its commitment and professional approach will contribute immensely in achieving the stated goals of the task force.’
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ramapati Kumar, CEO of CEED said that, ‘It is really a matter of pride and joy for us and we are excited to assist the task force in achieving its objectives. CEED with its professional expertise and integral approach will try to meet these expectations. Over the years, CEED has supported key departments and agencies of Jharkhand in creation of cross sectoral roadmaps on energy transition, clean air action plans and sustainability based reports to enable it becoming a frontline state on sustainable development pathways. I am hopeful that the task force with its remarkable mandates will set the benchmark for other states for taking initiatives on just transition in India.”
It is mention-worthy that the Government of Jharkhand has constituted the Task Force in light of achieving India’s net-zero emission target by 2070 and achieving 500 GW non-fuel target by 2030. The main objectives of the Task Force are to study the effects of transition from fossil fuel based to non-fossil based ecosystem, assess the magnitude of nature of accelerated phase out of coal mines/industries and its impact on the economy, workers and communities, identify new opportunities in green sectors and sustainable financing, and further recommend policy intervention at cross sectoral level to move towards new ecosystem on low carbon pathways, etc.