Telangana Wins National Award for Battery Manufacturing

Current Context: On July 10, 2025, Telangana received the IESA Industry Excellence Award 2025 under the category State Leadership – Battery Manufacturing, presented during the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) at Yashobhoomi Convention & Expo Centre, New Delhi.

Key Highlights

• Organized by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), the event featured 300+ product innovations in EVs, solar, green hydrogen, batteries, and charging infrastructure.
• Attended by 10,000+ visitors, 200+ exhibitors, and delegations from 50+ countries, including Australia, Germany, and SARIC4.
• Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Harsh Malhotra unveiled major initiatives, including a ₹1 lakh crore R&D Innovation Fund and India’s roadmap for vehicle electrification.

The award highlights

• Progressive policies like the Telangana EV and Energy Storage Policy and Renewable Energy Policy
• Creation of dedicated industrial clusters for battery and EV component production
• Strategic infrastructure and strong support for innovation

Question:

Q.1 Which Indian state won the IESA Industry Excellence Award for Battery Manufacturing Leadership?
a) Gujarat
b) Karnataka
c) Maharashtra
d) Telangana

Answer: d) Telangana was recognized with the IESA Industry Excellence Award for its leadership in battery manufacturing, reflecting the state's progress in clean energy infrastructure.