Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030 ? Justify your answer. How will the shift of subsidies from fossil fuels to renewables help achieve the above objective ? Explain.

Economic opportunity for India:

(1) Abundance of solar power & its location in tropical area boost clean energy Eg: International solar Alliance

(2) Presence of long coastline helps to harness off shore wind energy, Tidal energy

(3) OTEC plants in Lakshadweep helps to harness temperature difference in energy production.

(4) Geothermal energy in Manikaran is also a source of opportunity.

(5) Huge number of rivers falling from high Himalayas has potential for Hydropower Eg. Brahmaputra. (6) Push for 'Zero Budget Natural Farming' enhances clean production systems.

Implications : (1) Increases growth & ensures energy security in cleaner way. (2) Reduces pollution & climate change. (3) Could help to achieve goals set out by India in Panchamrit strategy.