New Delhi

Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar today said India will be world leader in next 10 years ‘if we undertake research and innovation with a vision, dedication and confidence’.

Addressing at the inauguration of Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Energy & Environment at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here, Mr Javadekar said, “In order to take the country forward, research and development (R&D) plays an important role.

Industry participation is essential for creating solutions which are market ready and this CoE will help solve critical problems in the clean energy sector.

“The Sumant Sinha ReNew Centre of Excellence for Energy and Environment was launched by ReNew Power Ventures Pvt Ltd, an independent power producers (IPPs) of clean energy with more than 3,000 MW of commissioned and under-construction clean energy assets.

“Research helps in cost cutting.