Commentary
The government has been working to effect a radical shift in Indian energy production and consumption patterns to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
R. K. Misra
Research
Towards an Orderly and Just Global Energy Transition
It is ever more apparent that ambitious climate goals cannot be met without orchestrated efforts to support a fair phase out of fossil fuels.
By Peter Newell
Published on Feb 17, 2026
Carnegie India does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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