New Delhi, May 17 -- Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, has embarked on an official visit to Brazil to attend the BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting scheduled for May 19, according to a statement by the Ministry of Power on Saturday.

As per the statement, the theme is "Empowering Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance," under which the Minister will engage in discussions with Energy Ministers of BRICS nations on crucial issues such as energy security, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability.

Ministry of Power noted that India, in this meeting, will showcase its achievements over the past decade, including a 90 per cent increase in power capacity, leadership in renewab...