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Science seminar in Khliehriat discusses India’s energy basket 2047
A district-level science seminar on the theme 'Indian Energy Basket 2047: Prospects & Challenges' was held at Jaintia Eastern College in Khliehriat on Thursday, organised by the Office of the District School…
A district-level science seminar on the theme 'Indian Energy Basket 2047: Prospects & Challenges' was held at Jaintia Eastern College in Khliehriat on Thursday, organised by the Office of the District School Education Officer, East Jaintia Hills.
JEC Director Dr P Nongtdu told students that India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 requires a secure, diversified and sustainable energy basket. He noted that while conventional sources like coal and gas still dominate electricity generation, the country is expanding into solar, wind, nuclear energy, green hydrogen and electric mobility.
Students made slide presentations on energy security, renewable energy, conservation and technological advancement. Suhana Paul of Ambrose Secondary School won the district-level seminar and will represent East Jaintia Hills at the state-level event.
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The Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, announced by the government, targets energy self-sufficiency alongside developed-nation status. India currently imports about 85% of its crude oil and 50% of its natural gas, making the basket shift critical. The seminar's focus on coal as still 'major' reflects a hard reality: despite ambitious renewable targets, coal-fired plants generate over 70% of India's electricity. The next test for policy coherence will be the upcoming National Electricity Plan update, expected to set generation mix targets through 2032.
Source: syllad.com
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