With rising electricity demand, India is turning to captive coal-based power plants to support power generation and maintain a reliable electricity supply. This highlights the importance of balancing industrial energy needs, electricity security, and the country’s long-term decarbonization goals.
The key challenge is to ensure uninterrupted power supply while steadily transitioning towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.

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With rising electricity demand, India is turning to captive coal-based power plants to help strengthen power availability and meet industrial energy needs.
While emergency measures can support short-term electricity security, they also highlight a critical policy challenge: How can India ensure reliable power supply while advancing its clean energy transition?
For India, the way forward lies in balancing energy security, industrial growth, and long-term decarbonization.
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