Coal in Energy Planning of India
Published: Jul 31, 2017
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Coal is likely to play a major role complementing renewable energy sources for years to come especially in energy starved areas such as Champaran, Bihar.
Abstract: Energy is a critical input for economic development. Almost one third of India’s population do not have access to electricity and a majority of population is still dependent on biomass for their cooking needs.
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