How will the Structural Shift from coal based faces to renewable energy generation impact human development in coal bearing states?
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A) COP26 India accepted the target of shifting to renewable energy sector with target of 500 GW of energy from renewables by 2030.
Structural Shift impacting HD in coal bearing states as:
(a) Demand for Coal to get reduced affecting income of states. eg. Jharkhand
(b) Loss of jobs to informal workers from Bihar, UP etc.
(c) Closing of coal dependent power plants & industries in the region
(d) Affecting export potential of coal to neighbouring countries
(c) Reducing Ecological destruction
(d) Tribal Communities will not be disrupted due to development induced displacement
(e) Investment in 'clean coal technology'
(f) More innovation & startup promotion in other sectors
District mineral funds (DMFs) can be used in mining area to improve Human development during this structural shift
- Balanced view of positive and negative impacts
- Mentions specific states
- Links to global commitments
- Proposes District Mineral Funds solution
Abhishek Singh
Distribution of Key Natural Resources and their location
Energy sector transition and socio-economic impacts
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