How will the structural shift from coal-based power plants to renewable energy generation impact human development in coal-bearing states? (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
Introduction
There is a demand for phase out of coal as rise in GHG emission and India's Panchamrit goals
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Main Body
Diagram showing coal-rich states (Jharkhand, West Bengal - Gondwana belt of coal, Telangana) with arrow towards decentralised renewable energy. Human development issues: loss of mining & primary jobs, footloose labour, migration to urban areas
Continuation: 4. Loss of skills of coal mining 5. Impact poverty & low per capita income. Steps needed: education investment (ex: Ashram schools), transition for labour, green coal technology, decentralised grid data (ex: solar farms), women employment, skill development.
Conclusion
Recent migrant survey of Jharkhand, Coal auctions, Greening Coal plan of NITI Aayog are the way forward.
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Diagram
Map of India highlighting Jharkhand, West Bengal, Gondwana coal belt, Telangana with arrow to Decentralised Renewable Energy
- Good use of geographical map
- Links to national climate commitments
Chandana Jahnavi
Geography
Energy resources
Coal to renewable energy transition
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Paragraphs
Point-wise, diagrammatic
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