# Kumaraswamy Says India Must Lead Clean Energy Technology Production 2026-08-06T17:50:46+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Union minister Kumaraswamy said India should become a producer of clean energy technology rather than remain mainly a consumer, Deccan Herald reported on August 6, 2026. He called for complete domestic manufacturing ecosystems that create value and employment. The minister linked this approach to resilient supply chains in the 21st century. The remarks point to a policy focus on building manufacturing capacity within India, not just increasing demand for clean energy products. The report did not specify the technologies, investment required, timeline or measures the government will use to assess progress. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: clean energy, Kumaraswamy, manufacturing, supply chains Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kumaraswamy-says-india-must-lead-clean-energy-technology-production/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kumaraswamy-says-india-must-lead-clean-energy-technology-production/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.