India’s energy policy: powering the economic growth

India is the most populous country in the world, having surpassed China in April 2023, and is forecast to become the second-largest economy by 2050, with its energy consumption projected to grow about 1.5 times faster than the global average over the next three decades. Ensuring that this growth in energy demand is sustainable is central to achieving the nation’s developmental goals as well as maintaining the global carbon budget. In this context, India has made significant policy choices in developing a more inclusive and sustainable energy system over the past few years..