Question Q.17GS3GS1
Enumerate the major reasons that make the Indian economy heavily reliant on coal. Explain why phasing out coal from our energy basket is difficult.
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In FY 2022-23, coal plants made up 47% of India's installed power capacity but generated 47% of the total energy (MOEF). Major reasons that make the Indian economy heavily reliant on coal:
1Affordability and Baseload Power
Coal-based electricity is the cheapest source of baseload power which is essential for constant power supply.
2Abundant Domestic Reserves
India has world's fifth largest coal reserves.
3CIL (Coal India Limited) towards largest producer by volume.
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- Provides concrete statistics (47% capacity, FY 2022-23)
- Clearly structures reasons in numbered format
- References official source (MOEF)
- Addresses economic fundamentals of coal reliance
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SALONI VATS
AIR 2732025
Subject & Paper
GS3GS1
Topic
Energy resources and economy
Coal dependency in India
Economic reliance on coal and transition challenges
Writing Stats
76
Total words
4
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2
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analytical and data-driven
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