Environment Consciousness And Growth Of Renewable Energy In India

Aparna Madhu*

ABSTRACT

The global population is increasing and consumption of natural resources is also growing rapidly leading to environmental degradation and climate change. The present scenario is such that the necessity of opting an alternative energy has become inevitable for all nations. Every nation requires energy to accomplish its economic goals, access to better standard of living and other developments. The fossil fuels such as coal, oil shall deplete in years to come leaving the nations with no other alternate form of energy, therefore, some sustainable resources have to be adopted at the earliest. The Sustainable development can only be achieved if the nations adopt renewable and clean energy as their primary source of energy in place of fossil fuels. This paper opts for a doctrinal approach to focus on the Indian scenario on how renewable energy can be used as an alternative energy in place of fossil fuels. It also focuses on governmental policies, laws, measures and initiatives that are undertaken for promoting renewable energy resources as a substitute. The paper highlights the current achievements and challenges that are faced by renewable energy sector in India. The end of the paper shall conclude with people’s approach on how they are adopting to this shift from non-renewable resources to renewable resources. The paper shall conclude with recommendations and conclusions based on the various findings throughout the research process.

Keywords: India, Renewable Energy, Environment, Initiatives, Fossil fuel, Challenges and policymakers