Paper: GS – III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Planning and mobilisation of resources, Issue: India’s energy strategy.
Context:
Energy sector plays a key role in the transformation of India’s economy.
Key Highlights:
India’s Economic Rise:
- Overtook Japan: India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s 4th largest economy.
- Doubling growth: Under PM Modi’s leadership, India’s GDP doubled to $4.3 trillion in 2025. This growth is driven by reforms, resilience, and self-reliance.
India’s Energy Strategy Profile:
Government’s Four-Pillar India’s Energy Strategy:
Urban Energy Access:
City Gas Distribution (CGD): Coverage expanded from 25 lakh to 1.5 crore PNG connections (2014–2025).
- CNG stations: 7,500+.
- Gas demand up from 28.7 BCM (2020) to 36.4 BCM (2023-24).
Clean Energy and Biofuels Strategy:
- Biofuel targets: 20% ethanol blending goal by 2025.
- Major policies:
- National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- PM JI-VAN Yojana.
- Indian Oil’s green hydrogen project awarded to L&T.
- Other initiatives: CBG (compressed biogas), solar fuels, flex-fuel vehicles.
- New Exploration and Production Amendment (2024): It simplifies compliance and Increases transparency.
- Other moves: Single license for different hydrocarbons and Open acreage licensing and digital data access for investors.
- Logistics and Fuel Efficiency: Gati Shakti Mission aids pipeline connectivity, city gas integration and efficient energy supply chains.
Conclusion:
India’s energy strategy is not only domestic but also geopolitical. It strengthens India’s energy security, positions India as a reliable global partner and attracts foreign investment in exploration.
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