Question Q17GS1GS1
India is the 2nd largest consumers of coal globally, making its importance prominent in Indian Economy reliance in Indian Economy.
Introduction
India is the 2nd largest consumers of coal globally, making its importance prominent in Indian Economy reliance in Indian Economy.
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Main Body
Reason for heavy reliance:
1Easily & cheaply available source of power.
2Other non-conventional sources nat regular & do not have high presence in India.
3High calorific value of coal.
4Industries equipped to work with coal based energy → Inertia in shifting to new source.
5% low technological requirement
en using coal energyAllows for easy adoption even among MSMEs.
Efforts to Phase out Coal:
India 'Panchamitra' goals
Focus on Renewable energy like Solar, Winds. Ex: PM KUSUM scheme
Development of Thorium based reactors to use Nuclear Energy!
Phasing out of coal as difficult:
1Infrastructure not conducive for other energy sources.
2Manufacturing sector is in nascent stage → Excessive thrust on clean energy can lead to efficiency issues.
3Electricity generation through renewable sources facing technological bottlenecks. → Solar Cells facing semiconductor shortage.
4Coal ensures energy security at India has its own huge reserves.
5Pollution from other source like Nuclear fuel more hazardous.
3Electricity generation through renewable sources facing technological bottlenecks. → Solar Cells facing semiconductor shortage.
4Coal ensures energy security at India has its own huge reserves.
5Pollution from other sources like Nuclear fuel more hazardous
Coal-based energy forms around 80% of India's energy basket. Instead of Phasing it out completely, the country should focus on first reducing its harmful effects.
227 words4 paragraphs
Conclusion
Coal-based energy forms around 80% of India's energy basket. Instead of Phasing it out completely, the country should focus on first reducing its harmful effects.
25 words
Topper
Prateek Joshi
AIR 12024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Distribution of Key Natural Resources
Coal resources and energy
India's coal consumption and dependency
Writing Stats
272
Total words
4
Paragraphs
technical-analytical
Tone