The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the International Conference and Exhibition on Energy and Environment: Challenges and Opportunities (ENCO 2019) today (February 20, 2019) in New Delhi. The event was organized by CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad from 20th to 22nd February 2019 in New Delhi. The President said that India is committed to provide power to all citizens at an affordable cost as well as boost the national economy through an industrial revolution in tune with Industry 4.0. He urged participants of the Conference to come up with actionable ideas on environmental issues related to using fossil fuels and viable alternatives. Other dignitaries present at show were Union Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Member, NITI Aayog Dr. V. K. Saraswat and DG, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR Dr Shekhar C Mande.
