India poised to lead in wind energy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

India is strengthening its position in the wind manufacturing industry and with its potential in equipment and generation it could become a global leader, renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.

Addressing an industry event through a video message, he said, “I am confident with policy and potential we will take India to the next level and make it a global leader.”

Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi said in his address at the event that the government is ready to work with the industry so that manufacturing takes off in a big way and the country not only becomes self-sufficient in wind turbines but also has the strength to export large volumes.