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"India is making significant progress in the development of the onshore wind power plants. However, so far progress in the offshore wind power generation has been almost nil."Why progress in offshore wind farming is important? Discuss citing key challenges and the recently launched National Offshore Wind Power Policy.

Wind power is regarded as cost-effective renewable energy source for meeting increasing electricity demands. Though, offshore wind farm has higher potential for power generation compared to onshore;, India...

May 3, 2024

Discuss the implications of deregulation of the petroleum prices on economy.

For many years, government has subsidized energy with the objective of protecting consumers from international price volatility. But, in recent past; government has deregulated the prices of petrola...

May 3, 2024

What are the highlights of the Uttar Pradesh Bioenergy Policy 2022? What are challenges in its successful implementation?

The government of Uttar Pradesh has recently launched its Bioenergy policy 2022 with twin objectives of boosting the bio economy and reducing the dependence on fossil fuels, thereby...

May 3, 2024

Discuss the current status of cross-border electricity trade in India. What are its advantages and significance?

Cross-border electricity exchange has been taking place on the Indian Energy Exchange, which has aided India’s aspirations to build a regional power system (IEX). Cross Border Trade of...

May 3, 2024

What are the challenges faced by the state governments in transitioning to a greener future? List some initiatives towards this end and some possible solutions to overcome the challenges.

India aims to achieve the target of net zero by 2070 through its nationally determined contributions. The country is going through a phase of energy transition and diversify...

May 2, 2024

How is India boosting its electronics manufacturing sector?

There has been an increased focus on the electronics manufacturing sector in India in the past few years. The size of the electronics manufacturing sector has more than...

May 2, 2024

What are the advantages and challenges associated with the introduction of Sovereign Green Bonds?

Recently, the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs has approved the final Sovereign Green Bonds Framework of India. Sovereign Green Bonds will be issued for mobilizing resources...

May 2, 2024

"In effect, the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1948 was a document of compromise between India's political and economic elite."To what extent you agree with this view? Discuss critically.

Hint: Industrial policy 1948 asked state to invest only in sectors which were totally unoccupied or occupied inadequately by private sector. Thus, Industrial policy 1948 gave space to...

April 30, 2024

The Ultra Mega Power Projects were envisioned under the "Power for all"vision in 11th five year plan. However, so far only two UMPPs are producing power. Critically examine the issues that derailed this government initiative.

Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) is a series of ambitious power stations planned by the Government of India, each with capacity of 4000MW or above, with an aim Power for...

April 30, 2024

Why the Industrial Policy of 1948 is called "socialization of vacuum"? Justify the place given by it to private sector in the light of contemporary economic conditions.

Hint: Socialist economy is an economy where major industries are controlled by State or government but, Industrial policy 1948  emphasized the government investment in sectors which were totally...

April 29, 2024

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