Article
Renewable Energy: India Shows the Way

By : Sukrit Joshi, J.R. Bhatt

Page No: 338-358

Abstract
The article discusses India’s national strategy for energy security by examining the extent of its dependence on a reliable and stable fossil fuel basket. India clearly needs a steady, equitable and a just transition to renewable energy sources. As the global community grapples with climate change impacts and an imminent need to transition to low carbon economy pathway, India is pursuing all possible combinations of a balanced energy mix that is reliable, affordable and sustainable for its 1.4 billion people. The article also discusses the nuances associated with global just transition concepts, models of regional cooperation for sharing electricity and the envisioned revision of India’s Nationally Determined Contributions. The article concludes by suggesting that India has pulled far more than its fair share in mitigation centric efforts and adaptation must now be its priority and concern.

Authors
Sukrit Joshi is a former Research Assistant at Research and Information System for Developing Countries – RIS, New Delhi.
J. R. Bhatt is the Distinguished Fellow in an honorary capacity at Vivekananda International Foundation, Research and Information System for Developing Countries, New Delhi and National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore; formerly Scientist at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.32381/NS.2025.08.03.5