Khavda/Mundra (Gujarat) [India]: A delegation of women Ambassadors and High Commissioners from nine countries visited Khavda and Mundra in Gujarat to explore Adani Group’s renewable energy and infrastructure projects. The visit highlighted the role of renewable energy as a key pillar of environmental sustainability.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the envoys toured the world’s largest renewable energy park, managed by Adani Green Energy in Khavda, and India’s largest commercial port, operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Limited, in Mundra. The delegation was impressed by the contribution of women professionals and engineers in India’s industrial, economic, and energy sectors, showcasing the growing influence of women in shaping the nation’s future.
Adani Green Energy, the largest renewable energy company in India, is developing the world’s largest clean energy plant across 538 square kilometers—five times the size of Paris and almost as large as Mumbai. The delegation included women envoys from Indonesia, Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, Seychelles, Slovenia, Lesotho, Estonia, and Luxembourg.
Sharing her experience, Ina Krisnamurthi, Ambassador of Indonesia to India, told ANI: “This is an amazing visit for us, not only me as a person or an Ambassador, but for Indonesia as a country that has a deep-rooted relationship with the Adani Group.” She added that Adani’s investments in Indonesia made the visit enlightening and important.
Emphasizing international cooperation for sustainable energy, the envoys from Lithuania and Seychelles highlighted the value of large-scale renewable projects by Adani in achieving a “win-win collaboration” between nations. Diana Mickeviciene, Ambassador of Lithuania to India, remarked: “I was inspired by what I saw. A couple of things stand out: the ‘scale’ and ‘sense of mission’.” She praised the strategic use of barren landscapes to support India’s clean energy goals.
Ana Taban, Ambassador of Moldova to India, expressed her admiration: “What we have seen today is hard work and a big vision. I am very impressed by the scale of the project.”
At the Khavda site, the envoys observed the integration of advanced technology with sustainable development practices, including an all-women Energy Network Operations Centre (ENOC) managing complex operations. Sena Latif, Ambassador of Romania to India, said: “It’s really extraordinary how the whole society is being transformed and built over here. Impressive to see so many women involved.”
Peggy Frantzen, Ambassador of Luxembourg to India, praised the scale and commitment to green energy, noting: “In my country, which is small in size, we have solar panels on our rooftops, but it’s really magnificent to see power panels of this size.”
The delegation also visited Mundra Port, India’s largest commercial port handling 11% of the country’s maritime cargo and 33% of its container traffic. The envoys explored the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in the Mundra SEZ, which has attracted global investments in advanced manufacturing.
Lalatiana Accouche, High Commissioner of Seychelles to India, appreciated the learnings from the visit: “Seychelles is very well known for conservation of the environment. Seeing how the port has been developed gives me ideas for collaboration.”
In addition to infrastructure, the delegation visited Adani’s solar manufacturing plant, a vital component of India’s push for self-reliance in renewable energy. Mateja Vodeb Ghosh, Ambassador of Slovenia to India, expressed her surprise at the emphasis on women’s empowerment: “It was very nice to see young girls and women being engaged and encouraged to contribute to the development of the country.”
Highlighting India’s progress in clean energy, Marje Luup, Ambassador of Estonia to India, commented: “It was impressive to see the scale of the Khavda project. India is very well equipped to harness renewable energy.”
The visit by the women envoys not only showcased India’s advancements in renewable energy and infrastructure but also emphasized the pivotal role of women in the country’s path towards sustainability.