1. R. Jyothilal is the kind of bureaucrat who doesn’t just draft energy policy, he rewrites the script. As Additional Chief Secretary of Kerala’s Power and Energy department, he’s leading one of India’s most ambitious clean energy transformations.

Under his leadership, Kerala has committed to full renewable energy by 2040 and carbon neutrality by 2050. He’s championed electric public transport, smart grids, green hydrogen pilots, and policies that push beyond subsidy into systemic reform. His style is pragmatic, visionary, and deeply rooted in local impact.

Jyothilal isn’t afraid of bold targets. He’s making them practical. And in doing so, he’s turning Kerala into a state to watch in India’s energy future.