Rakesh Kacker

The author is senior consultant, Ashoka Centre for People Centric Energy Transition (ACPET)

Rakesh Kacker

As renewables replace coal, India's Viksit Bharat target faces energy test

Changes in energy mix will majorly impact the growth in coal demand, mining activity, and associated employment

Updated On: 01 Sep 2025 | 3:33 PM IST

New thermal plants: A reality check

The quest to secure India's energy future should not lead to suboptimal policy solutions

Updated On: 01 Mar 2023 | 10:38 PM IST

Does India need more coal power?

Can we really give up on fresh coal-based plants? And still meet the goal of 24x7 electricity for all? A number of connected issues have to be examined before coming to a conclusion

Updated On: 29 Jun 2021 | 11:25 PM IST