Our guest today is Mahesh Palashikar, President of GE South Asia, who leads the company’s operations in this region in areas including aviation, power, renewable energy and healthcare. In this episode, Palashikar talks about India’s ambitious climate goals, and why everyone — from governments and corporate businesses down to individual consumers — needs to significantly step up their efforts, if we are to meet those targets.

Notes:

(00:39) Introduction to The Daily Tech Conversation — The Big Picture episodes

(01:04) Our guest today — Mahesh Palashikar, President, GE South Asia

(02:02) A snapshot of GE’s presence in India

(04:56) Some thoughts on how GE is attempting to develop technologies for a decarbonised future

(08:01) Examples of developments in tech in different segments

(12:46) About the legacy problems of existing power plants and distribution networks

(16:25) On the challenge of coal-based power and emissions

(19:41) Moving towards sustainability with solar, wind and hybrid technologies

(23:51) What India’s climate goals will mean in practical terms for everyone

(28:36) Reasons for optimism and causes for concern

(32:12) Reality check

More about Mahesh Palashikar

https://www.ge.com/in/about-us/leadership/functional-executive

Theme music courtesy Free Music & Sounds:

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