International Energy Agency defines energy use as the use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.

Per capita energy consumption is one of the key developmental indicators. India’s low human development index can be co related to its low per capita energy consumption. However, India has higher energy intensity than several developed and developing countries. Energy security is a key concern for India. India has recently launched the Solar Energy Mission.

There are no two views about the fact that India is short on energy supply and needs to improve production efficiencies and cut down its transmission and distribution losses.

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