Category Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

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Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (2026): Advancing India’s Floating Solar Infrastructure

The rapid growth of solar photovoltaic (SPV) technology has become a key driver of the global shift towards low-carbon energy systems. Declining module costs, technological advancements, and stronger climate commitments have accelerated solar adoption worldwide. In recent years, floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) has emerged as an innovative approach involving the installation of solar panels on reservoirs, lakes, and other water bodies. It provides a sustainable alternative to conventional ground-mounted solar projects by enabling renewable energy expansion while addressing land availability challenges.

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Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Plan 2022-23

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is characterized by a unique and complex topography, ranging from the high-altitude Himalayan valleys to the Pir Panjal range. While geographically distinct, this position makes the region exceptionally vulnerable to diverse natural and human-induced hazards. The territory is classified primarily under Seismic Zones IV and V, signifying a very high risk of high-intensity earthquakes. Historically, J&K has been scarred by devastating events, including the 2005 Waltengu Nad snowstorm that claimed over 175 lives, the October 2005 earthquake that killed approximately 1,350 people in the UT, and the September 2014 floods, which resulted in nearly 460 deaths and billions of dollars in infrastructure damage (NOAA).

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Circularity in Urban Water: Assessing the Success of Reuse and Rejuvenation under AMRUT 2.0

Policy UpdateAmrutha Lahari Kolluru Introduction A decade in, the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) has significantly changed the landscape of water supply, sewage and septage treatment, storm water drainage and green parks and spaces in India. The…

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From Voluntary to Mandatory: India’s Industrial Emission Intensity Rules (2025)

For over a decade, India's principal industrial energy-efficiency instrument was the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme, a rolling, cycle-based mechanism administered by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power. PAT set legally binding specific energy consumption (SEC) reduction targets for Designated Consumers under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, and functioned as a market-based compliance mechanism: overachievers earned tradable Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts), traded on the Indian Energy Exchange at market-determined prices (roughly ₹200–1,200 per certificate in PAT Cycle I) (Sarangi, 2021) while underachievers were required to purchase ESCerts to cover their shortfall or face financial penalties under the Act.

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India-Australia Uranium Deal and India’s Future in Nuclear Energy

Nations worldwide are transitioning rapidly from fossil fuels to clean energy sources as global energy policies are changing. Uranium is one of those clean energy sources that is getting a lot of demand on the international level to replace fossil fuels. Uranium is seen as a fuel source that has the capability to replace coal or gas. It is widely used for producing electricity as a more efficient source than coal and gas, which emit CO₂. Currently, through uranium, around 9% of the world’s electricity is produced (World Nuclear Association, 2026). Countries like Armenia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea and Ukraine get 30% or more of their electricity generated through uranium, while 70 % of the electricity in France is generated through it (World Nuclear Association, 2026).

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Accelerated e-Mobility Revolution for India’s Transportation (e-AMRIT), 2021: A NITI Aayog Initiative for Sustainable Mobility

The Accelerated e-Mobility Revolution for India’s Transportation (e-AMRIT) initiative was launched on 10 November 2021 by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Government of the United Kingdom during the COP26 Summit in Glasgow. The initiative was developed under the UK-India Joint Roadmap 2030 and was conceived as a comprehensive digital platform to support India's transition towards electric mobility.

Energy Transition and Climate Change in Action: Advancing India’s Low-Carbon Development Pathway

Climate change has emerged as one of the defining challenges of the twenty-first century, demanding an unprecedented transformation of global energy systems and development pathways. As countries strive to fulfil their commitments under the Paris Agreement while ensuring sustainable economic growth, the transition towards cleaner energy has become central to climate action. For developing economies such as India, this transition is particularly significant, as it must simultaneously address energy security, economic development, environmental sustainability, and social equity.

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