IT & Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu of Telangana advocated for a closer partnership between the Centre and states to expedite India's transition towards sustainable energy at the Urja Manthan 2025 conference in New Delhi. The conference, led by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, focused on energy security, green fuel adoption, and federal collaboration strategies. Minister Babu highlighted Telangana's efforts in clean energy policies and urged for the extension of City Gas Distribution networks and increased investments in gas infrastructure. He proposed joint financing for new LNG and CNG terminals, emphasized the potential of agricultural waste for Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants, and recommended waste-to-energy technologies. Additionally, Minister Babu called for incentives for MSMEs under schemes like SATAT and the National Green Hydrogen Mission to boost clean fuel usage. He also stressed the importance of strengthening pipeline infrastructure in Telangana to support low-cost industrialization. The minister's proposals aim to enhance energy security, promote green fuel adoption, and drive sustainable development across urban and semi-urban areas.