January 2023

This article originally appeared in Times of India Hills, stop copying the plains: Joshimath shows we need a radically different growth model for Himalayan states Joshimath is a symptom, the disease is the uncontrolled growth model.  What is unfolding in Joshimath is a tragedy. But this tragedy is not due to climate change; climate change-linked …

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This article originally appeared in Financial Express Coal-rich states in the country can take a cue from Odisha’s new renewable energy policy, which is geared to ensure a just energy transition for the state. By Nikunja B Dhal and Chandra Bhushan Odisha has been playing a central role in meeting the country’s growing energy needs. …

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