NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog serves as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India, and the nodal agency tasked with catalysing economic development, and fostering cooperative federalism through the involvement of State Governments in the economic policy-making process using a bottom-up approach. It focuses on long-term planning, progress monitoring, fostering innovation, and promoting inclusive growth, particularly for underrepresented sections of society. NITI Aayog is developing itself as a state-of-the-art resource centre with the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable it to act with speed, promote research and innovation, provide strategic policy vision for the government, and deal with contingent issues.

Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)

The Government of India established the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) in November 1999. The PSA’s office aims to provide pragmatic and objective advice to the Prime Minister and the cabinet in matters of Science and Technology. The Office of PSA was placed under the Cabinet Secretariat in August, 2018. S&T fundamentals with applied research in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, both in central and state governments. Enabling future preparedness in emerging domains of science and technology. Formulating and coordinating major inter-ministerial S&T missions. Providing an enabling ecosystem for technology led innovations and techno-entrepreneurship. Driving innovation and technology delivery towards solving socio-economic challenges for sustainable growth. Fostering effective public-private linkages for driving research and innovation, sectors, energy sources.

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO), which enables consumers, industries and governments to effectively manage their energy needs through energy efficient technologies. EESL is implementing the world’s largest energy efficiency portfolio across sectors like lighting, buildings, industry electric mobility, smart metering, agriculture, etc. at an enormous scale. EESL’s energy efficiency solutions have saved India over 47 billion kWh energy annually while reducing 36.5 million tons of carbon emission. Founded in 2009, EESL is promoted by Ministry of Power, Government of India as a Joint Venture of four reputed public- sector undertakings NTPC Limited, Power Finance Corporation Limited, REC Limited and POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited. EESL focuses on solution-driven innovation without taking support of any subsidy from the Govt.

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)

The Global Energy Alliance  People and Planet builds transformative public, private, philanthropic partnerships to end energy poverty and accelerate green economic opportunity, With more than 50 partners worldwide, including governments, businesses, investors, development banks, community groups and philanthropies, we convene the right actors with the right expertise to match the challenges we face. These multi-sectoral partnerships engage every part of the value chain from households to heads of state. By pooling resources and expertise, our Alliance can unlock investments, upskill workforces, empower communities, overcome bottlenecks and reshape entire energy systems.

Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP)

CLASP, an international NGO, is the leading global authority on efficient appliances’ role in fighting climate change and improving people’s lives. To control emissions and provide universal access to critical services like cooling and cooking, the global community must urgently prioritize energy-efficient and affordable appliances. 

Through policy advice, innovative finance approaches, and data and evidence, CLASP works with governments, industry leaders, and other experts to identify pathways for improved appliance efficiency for people and the planet.

Chintan Research Foundation (CRF)

Chintan means reflection—a pursuit of knowledge that drives change. Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) is an independent think tank dedicated to shaping policy through rigorous
research and thought leadership. With a strong focus on fostering collaboration between policymakers and industry, CRF integrates practical insights into its research and advocacy efforts. We conduct in-depth policy and sectoral analysis, engaging with policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders through discussions, events, and publications.