This document provides an overview of India's energy sector. It discusses India's reliance on conventional fossil fuels and the need to transition to renewable resources. Key points include:
- India meets 71% of its energy demand domestically, relying heavily on coal-fired thermal power.
- The government has implemented policies like the Electricity Act of 2003 and Energy Conservation Act of 2001 to reform the energy sector and increase access to electricity.
- Programs promote renewable resources like solar, wind, biomass and small hydro power to increase their share of energy production and meet future demand in a sustainable manner.
- The National Solar Mission aims to install 20 GW of solar power by 2022 through grid-connected and off-grid