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Efficient use of energy resources can resolve the energy crisis in India. Comment.

  • UPSC 2026
  • Resources

India's crisis is one of import exposure and low access, not of absolute shortage: about 90 per cent of crude, half its gas and 18 per cent of its coal are imported, with primary energy import dependence at 42 per cent in FY25, while per capita consumption stands at about 1,400 kWh, under half the…

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  • The proposition
  • The case in favour, on India's own record
  • Why efficiency alone cannot resolve the crisis
  • 1. The rebound effect
  • 2. Suppressed demand means efficiency should not fully resolve the gap
  • 3. It cannot address the composition of supply
  • …and 2 more sections, with a conclusion

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