Energy: taxes and transition in India
As the energy sector moves away from fossil fuels and shifts towards a greater share of renewables and greater electrification, these tax revenues will come under strain. While this transformation away
Ashok Sreenivas
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Come September: can coal-based power plants sing a happier tune?
This paper analyses the periodic coal shortages in the post-monsoon months at power plants in India and suggests some ways forward to address them. Such periodic shortages result in increased cost of electricity
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What has the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana achieved so far?
The central government’s flagship programme to provide free liquefied petroleum gas connections has been in operation for two years, providing more than 3.5 crore free LPG connections to poor women. This
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Fuelling the transition: costs and benefits of using modern cooking fuels as a health intervention in India
There is mounting evidence of the severe health impacts of household air pollution from burning traditional fuels such as firewood, agricultural residue, dung, coal and kerosene for cooking. This is particularly
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From LPG connections to use- Realising smokeless kitchens for all
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, to provide concessional LPG connections, is a step in the right direction but much more needs to be done by 2019 and beyond to ensure homes in India cook using modern
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Coal block allocations: opportunity lost, chaos gained?
Following the Supreme Court judgement of 2014 cancelling the allocation of more than 200 captive coal blocks, the government quickly brought in legislation and began the process of their reallocation.
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A comprehensive, multi-dimensional energy index for India
Energy is a key input for the socio-economic development of a country, particularly for countries like India. Hence, it is important to holistically and objectively understand and assess the country’s
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Largesse that wasn’t: the story of coal shortages in India
India is beset with a huge coal shortage that is affecting its power production, necessitating coal imports and increasing its trade deficit. This report analyzes the causes leading to the shortage and
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Black and dirty: the real challenges facing India’s coal sector
<p><span id="itro1">This report presents a broad overview of the coal sector, highlights key challenges and provides suggestions on overcoming them. It calls for an independent regulator to look after
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Are we serious about our energy security?
There is an insufficient understanding of the seriousness of India’s energy security problem and the impact this is having on the country’s development. This has led to various crises in the energy sector,