GS1 · 10 marks · 150 words

How will the structural shift from coal-based power plants to renewable energy generation impact human development in coal-bearing states?

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025

Syllabus: Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent)

How toppers approached it

From all 3 answers · about 120 words · 100% drew a diagram.

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The toppers’ answers

NausheenAIR 9 · CSE 2023 · 50 wordsTheir whole copy

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According to Mo New and Renewable Energy, coal-based power production has reduced from 60% to 57% in recent years.

Body · points and prose

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* Structural shift from coal based power plants * 1. India's commitment of "phasing down" coal production in Glasgow summit. * 2. Push towards renewable energy to complete INDCs. * 3. Supporting policy frameworks like electricity Rules, 2022

Impact of the shift from coal based plants to renewable energy has been mixed.

Diagram
+ 've - (1) Preventing displacement of communities. eg) 40% displacement of STs in mining projects. - (2) Reduction of negative externalities. eg) Release of gases that are dangerous to health. - (3) Reduction in recruits to LWE. eg) 77% reduction in incidences a/c to MHA. - - 've - (1) Loss of employment in the mineral rich region. - (2) Rapid migration for providing labour to renewable energy plants.

Close · a summary

Thus, the structural shift from coal based plants to renewable energy has been mixed in its impact.

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