Panda, Haribandhu

Clean energy is key to good quality life, effective production, productivity enhancement and innovation. India has abundant coal and renewable energy, matured technology and institutions for meeting the clean energy needs of lighting, cooking and other utilitarian and productive requirements. Over the years, the country’s energy consumption has become highly skewed towards fossil fuels. In addition to high-grade coal for steel and
power production, India’s oil and natural gas needs are mostly met through import. Geographically, there is wide disparity in energy consumption, with some regions (eastern and north-eastern states) having a larger share of primary commercial energy resources, but consuming much below average quantity of clean energy.