The Energy Transition Dialogues

At ACPET, The Energy Transition Dialogues: Conversations That Matter, From the People Creating Them:

Introducing The Energy Transition Dialogues: India’s Most Urgent Conversation Starts Here

In a world reeling from climate volatility, energy disruption, and shifting geopolitical power, The Energy Transition Dialogues arrives not just as a podcast—but as a necessity.

Launched by the Ashoka Centre for a People-Centric Energy Transition (ACPET), this series is more than expert interviews and policy talk. It’s a space where science meets strategy, and where India's clean energy future is discussed not behind closed doors, but in the open—with you, the public, as a critical stakeholder.

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Why This Podcast, Why Now?

Energy is no longer just an infrastructure issue—it’s a societal question. What will power our homes, industries, mobility, and digital lives in the next 10, 20, or 50 years? How will India, a nation of 1.4 billion people, transition toward cleaner sources while ensuring affordability, accessibility, and security?

The Energy Transition Dialogues doesn’t just ask these questions—it explores real answers. From financing dilemmas to geopolitical gambits, from policy fragmentation to grassroots innovation, this podcast is your gateway to understanding the most defining issue of our time.

Episode 01: A Powerhouse Begins

The series opens with a key figure in India’s energy sector: Mr. Anil Kumar Jain, Chairperson of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, and a seasoned policy expert who has served as Coal Secretary and Head of Energy at NITI Aayog.

In conversation with host Vaibhav Chowdhary, Director of ACPET, Dr. Jain dives into:

  • What India’s Net Zero 2070 commitment really means
  • Whether energy security and clean energy transition are on a collision course
  • Why public funding alone can’t fuel the change
  • The complex role of private players and global investors
  • What Donald Trump’s return means for global oil markets and India’s position
  • How multiple ministries, often at odds, can (and must) work toward a shared energy vision

This isn’t a sterile lecture. It’s a deeply insightful, often provocative dialogue that cuts through jargon and gets to the heart of India’s energy story.

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Meet the Host: Vaibhav Chowdhary

More than a moderator, Vaibhav Chowdhary brings to the show a rare blend of academic curiosity, field expertise, and the ability to ask tough but necessary questions. As Director of ACPET, his work focuses on making clean energy transition equitable and people-centric — values that define every episode of this series.

If you’re looking to understand the future of energy through a lens that is honest, inclusive, and deeply human — this is the space for you.

Who Should Listen?

Whether you’re a student of policy, a startup founder in renewables, a corporate leader thinking about ESG, or just a citizen trying to make sense of rising energy bills and climate extremes, The Energy Transition Dialogues is for you.

It’s for anyone who believes India’s energy story isn’t just about electrons and economics—it’s about ethics, ecosystems, and equity.

How to Tune In

Watch or listen to Episode 01 now on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkoOEG3xqlY

New episodes every month, featuring India’s leading thinkers, policymakers, and innovators from across the energy and climate spectrum.

Why Keep Following?

Because the transition won’t be televised—it will be podcasted.In each episode, you’ll find:

  • Sharp questions, honest answers
  • Deep insights without the policy fog
  • Unmissable perspectives from those shaping India's energy future

Don’t just scroll past the energy debate. Be part of it.

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