The International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, to become its full-time member.
India is an associate member in IEA since 2017.
Established in 1974 as per the framework of the OECD, IEA is an autonomous intergovernmental organisation.
Its mission is guided by four main areas of focus: energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide. Headquarters (Secretariat) is in Paris, France.
