IESA had a meeting with Shri Sudhendu J Sinha, Adviser (Infrastructure Connectivity – Transport and Electric Mobility) NITI Aayog, on 3rd March '21 explaining the energy storage market and IESA's contribution in the sector.
2021-03-03
2021-04-02
Presentation - Meeting with Shri Sudhendu J Sinha, Adviser, NITI Aayog
Presentation - Meeting with Shri Sudhendu J Sinha, Adviser, NITI Aayog
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