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Book Code: 1111016994934
Aleena Thomas, K. Jayaprasad
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ABOUT THE BOOK:- As a country with population of 1.3 billion, energy security is a critical problem faced by India. The study on India's energy profile, various end use sectors and its choices, challenges and green options are significant factors for sustainable future of India. Even today India's 70% of energy mix is depended upon fossil fuel resources. The resulting environmental hazards and human security are countless. In the global level, India is third in the case of carbon emission and primary energy consumption, even though several people still have no access to electricity and most of the rural people are using traditional biomass for cooking. Access of energy without any supply disruption is considered as an integral factor of national security and every nation tries to maintain its energy security. But during this journey to fulfill the target, several issues are neglected and side-lined. Environmental issue is the primary one among such issues as it especially leads to climate change, pollution of all kind, risks to the biodiversity, etc. Health concerns of human beings and livelihood and displacement issues of certain societies are also emerged out from the search for energy security. So, we need to understand the ill-effects of present day energy consumption pattern and engage in positively changing towards a green and clean energy future. Nationalized as well as decentralized renewable energy programs will help to accomplish our domestic energy needs. Green energy can provide a brighter future with clean environment for the next generations. Access to clean and modern energy will improve the environment, health and overall development of individual and the society. The book presents the major challenges of India's energy landscape and the societal, human and environmental security aspects of India's energy search and use. It delivers detailed information about India's energy profile, challenges and prospects, so it will be of particular relevance to policymakers, politicians, energy specialists, students and academics of Political Science, Energy Studies, and International Relations.
ABOUT THE BOOK
As a country with population of 1.3 billion,
energy security is a critical problem faced by
India. The study on India's energy profile,
various end use sectors and its choices,
challenges and green options are significant
factors for sustainable future of India. Even
today India's 70% of energy mix is depended
upon fossil fuel resources. The resulting
environmental hazards and human security
are countless. In the global level, India is third
in the case of carbon emission and primary
energy consumption, even though several
people still have no access to electricity and
most of the rural people are using traditional
biomass for cooking.
Access of energy without any supply disruption
is considered as an integral factor of national
security and every nation tries to maintain its
energy security. But during this journey to
fulfill the target, several issues are neglected
and side-lined. Environmental issue is the
primary one among such issues as it especially
leads to climate change, pollution of all kind,
risks to the biodiversity, etc. Health
concerns of human beings and livelihood and
displacement issues of certain societies are
also emerged out from the search for energy
security.
So, we need to understand the ill-effects of
present day energy consumption pattern and
engage in positively changing towards a green
and clean energy future. Nationalized as well
as decentralized renewable energy programs
will help to accomplish our domestic energy
needs. Green energy can provide a brighter
future with clean environment for the next
generations. Access to clean and modern
energy will improve the environment, health
and overall development of individual and the
society.
The book presents the major challenges of
India's energy landscape and the societal,
human and environmental security aspects of
India's energy search and use. It delivers detailed information about India's energy
profile, challenges and prospects, so it will be
of particular relevance to policymakers,
politicians, energy specialists, students and
academics of Political Science, Energy Studies,
and International Relations.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Aleena Thomas born at Kottayam,
Kerala, has a brilliant academic record.
She obtained M.A degree in Political
Science from NSS Hindu College
Changanacherry, affiliated to Mahatma
Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala in
2010. She did her MPhil in International Relations and
Politics from Central University of Kerala in 2013. She has
awarded Ph.D. in International Relations and Politics
from the same University in October 2019. She has
published many articles in national and international
journals. Besides, she has presented research papers in
several national /international conferences. As a
researcher, she has specialized in Energy Security,
Foreign Policy and Environmental Governance.
Prof (Dr.) K. Jayaprasad, with an
academic career of 28 years is the Dean,
School of Global Studies; Dean, School of
Cultural Studies and Director, Mahatma
Ayyankali Centre for Kerala Studies,
Central University of Kerala. A Professor
at the Department of International
Relations & Politics, he became the first Pro Vice
Chancellor of Central University of Kerala in 2018, a
position that he holds even today. Started his career as a
UGC Research Associate in the Department of Politics,
University of Kerala in 1991, he then joined the Sree
Narayana College Thiruvananthapuram as Lecturer in
Political Science, in 1994. While in service, he served as
the Head of the Department of Politics, Sree Narayana
College, Cherthala; became Reader in Political Sciencein
2003 and Associate Professor in 2006 at Sree Narayana
College, Kollam, under University of Kerala. Prof. K
Jayaprasad joined the Central University of Kerala, in
2014, as a Faculty at the Department of International
Relations & Politics. He also served as Finance Officer
(2014-16) and was a Member of the Executive Council,
Central University of Kerala.
With six books authored and edited, chapters in sixteen
edited volumes, both in English and Malayalam and over
60 research articles, his contribution to the area of
research is distinguishable. He is a popular figure in
media, a columnist and an active participant of various
debates and on-air discussions. His publications in
various newspapers and journals would count upto a
number of more than 400. He is the Editor of the Research
Journal Pragathi and also the Associate Editor of South
Asian Journal of Socio Political Studies (SAJOSPS). His
publications include areas related to Education,
International Politics, Human Rights, Nationalism, State
Politics and Electoral Politics. Prof. K Jayaprasad has
been elected as the President of All India Political Science
Association in 2018, after a tenure as Vice President, in
2017.
He is also the Vice President of Bharatheeya Vichara
Kendra, Kerala since 2013, where he served as General
Secretary, from 2004-2013. He was also involved with
Governing Body of Stae Resource Centre, Kerala and is
Member, Board of Studies, of various universities,
including JNU. As an expert member he is associated with
National Bodies like UGC, ICSSR and the NAAC.
CONTENTS
Abbreviations .................................................................................................... 7
List of Tables ................................................................................................... 15
List of Figures ................................................................................................. 17
Preface .................................................................................................... ........ 19
I. Introduction ......................................................................................... 21
II. India’s Energy Profile .......................................................................... 45
III. Changing Dynamics of India’s Energy Engagements: an Overview ..... 77
IV. India’s Energy Sector: Challenges and Constraints Towards A Sustainable Future ............................................................ 117
V. India’s Sustainable Future: Lessons From Abroad and Prospects of Green Energy Transition ......................................... 159
VI. Conclusion ......................................................................................... 189
Index .................................................................................................. 219
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