Energy independence by 2047 is central to India’s Viksit Bharat vision. Clean, indigenous and sustainable technologies are key for realisation of this vision.
Energy independence through clean technology by 2047
Expansion of renewable energy – Scale up solar, wind, hydro and offshore wind to meet 1000+ GW by 2047.
Green hydrogen as a fuel of the future – Expand National Green Hydrogen Mission for use in steel, fertilisers, transport and power storage.
Energy storage and grid modernisation
Strengthen Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and pumped hydro storage.
Create smart grids, microgrids and AI-based demand management.
Electric mobility transition
Electrify public transport, freight. Eg- PM e-Bus Sewa
Promote EV manufacturing + battery ecosystem under PLI and PM-eDrive.
Make in India and supply Chain resilience
Strengthen domestic solar, battery and electrolyser manufacturing.
Secure supply chains through National Critical Mineral Mission. Eg- lithium supply from Argentina
Energy efficiency & circular economy
Expand PAT scheme
Promote circular economy in energy storage, e-waste and batteries.
Role of Biotechnology
Ethanol Blending under the National Bio-Energy Mission can reduce petrol imports and stubble burning.
Biogas and Compressed Biogas (CBG) under SATAT scheme and Gobardhan Mission can ensure rural energy self-sufficiency.
Algal biofuel technology – High yield per hectare and non-competitive with food crops.
Waste-to-Energy using anaerobic digestion, enzymatic conversion and microbial fuel cells. (Swachh Bharat + Energy security)
Bio-hydrogen and bio-electricity enables low-cost, decentralised green energy.
Steps Taken
BioE3 Policy – innovation-driven research & high-performance biomanufacturing.
Bio-RIDE – To bridge academia–industry gap and ensure lab-to-market transition
Emerging Frontiers in Biotechnology Programme for cutting-edge biotechnology research
As PM Modi stated, “India’s energy independence will be the foundation of its economic independence.” Clean technology is core pillar of this vision
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