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The conference was organized on the theme of modern technologies in construction. Dr. Achanta said that by 2030, 50% of India\u2019s energy and electricity production will come from renewable sources, with solar energy growing at the fastest pace. He added that India aims to install 50 gigawatts of capacity every year. He emphasized that through smart technology, green materials, and sustainable infrastructure, India has the potential to move towards global leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Vice Chancellor of Graphic Era University, Dr. Narendra Singh, addressed the students and said that today\u2019s students are not just tomorrow\u2019s scientists and engineers but the true builders of India\u2019s technological self-reliance. He encouraged them, saying that if they dare to dream and turn those dreams into reality through innovation and research, the world will not only adopt their ideas but those very ideas will shape India\u2019s global identity in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Executive Director of UJVNL, Engineer Vivek Atreya, highlighted that the integration of smart technology and energy is essential on the path to sustainable development. He said that developing sustainable solutions in critical sectors like water and energy will secure a safe future for the coming generations.<\/p>\n<p>This international conference was jointly organized by the Civil Engineering Department of Graphic Era Deemed University and the University of Naples Parthenope, Italy. On this occasion, Professor Olivia Q.F. Araujo from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BIS Director Saurabh Tiwari, Director and Professor of NICMAR-Delhi Dr. Rajesh Goyal, Director General of UCOST Dr. Durgesh Pant, Engineer Dr. Sauvik Das from IIT Delhi, Head of Civil Engineering Department Dr. K.K. Gupta, Dr. Karan Singh, Dr. Praveen T.R., Deepak Singh along with other faculty members and students were present.The conference was hosted by Dr. Deepshikha Shukla.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Half of India\u2019s energy needs to be met by renewable resources by 2030 Dehradun, September 12 Director of CSIR\u2013National Physical Laboratory, Dr. Venugopal Achanta, said that by 2030, half of India\u2019s energy will come from renewable sources, leading the country towards smart technology. 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