Q4(b). Discuss the strategy of growing thrust on non-conventional energy in India

“The future is green energy, sustainability, and renewable power.” Arnold Schwarzenegger

India’s strategy emphasizes rapid diversification toward renewable and non-conventional energy to ensure energy security and reduce carbon footprint.

Key Initiatives:

• National Solar Mission (2010): Target of 280 GW solar capacity by 2030; current installed capacity 82 GW (MNRE, 2024).
• National Wind Energy Mission: Installed capacity crossed 45 GW (2024).
• National Green Hydrogen Mission (2023): Aims to produce 5 MMT green hydrogen annually, reducing 50 MMT CO₂ emissions.
• PM-KUSUM Scheme: Promotes solar irrigation pumps and farmers’ income diversification.

Example:

Haryana’s Solar Power Policy (2021) aims for 6,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030. Rooftop solar in Gurugram and biogas plants in Hisar promote decentralized clean energy.

India’s growing non-conventional energy thrust aligns with SDG 7 (Clean Energy) and its Net Zero by 2070 commitment at COP26.