Author: Navroz K. Dubash / Publishing Institution: Centre for Policy Research, India / Political Geography: India / Publication Year: within 10 Years / Topic: Energy Policy

Author:: Ashwini K. Swain, Parth Bhatia, Ira Sharma, Prasanna Sarada Das, and Navroz K. Dubash
Publication Date:: 06-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Centre for Policy Research, India
Abstract:: The draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020, released on April 17, 2020, is an improvement from its predecessors. It has dropped some significant proposals that were resisted and has added new provisions. Are these reform proposals adequate and appropriate to address India’s long-standing electricity challenges? Are these prescriptions based on a proper diagnosis of current trends and future challenges? How will these reforms proposals affect India’s ongoing transition to 21st century electricity? While we appreciate the endeavours and intent, in our comments we focus on some serious concerns the draft raises, vital gaps and issues that need serious consideration.
Topic:: Energy Policy, Governance, Legislation, Electricity, Public Service, and Utilities
Political Geography:: South Asia and India

Author:: Navroz K. Dubash, Sunita S. Kale, Ranjit Bharvirkar, Ashwini K. Swain, Elizabeth Chatterjee, Hema Ramakrishnan, Jonathan Balls, Kalpana Dixit, Meera Sudhakar, Megha Kaladharan, Rohit Chandra, and Siddharth Sareen
Publication Date:: 09-2019
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: Centre for Policy Research, India
Abstract:: This is a compilation of blogs by the authors of 'Mapping Power: The Political Economy of Electricity in India’s States' (Oxford University Press), edited by Navroz K. Dubash (Centre for Policy Research), Sunila S. Kale (University of Washington), and Ranjit S. Bharvirkar (Regulatory Assistance Project). Featuring analysis from the book, this compilation highlights the politics of electricity access and distribution in Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and the National Capital Region in India.
Topic:: Energy Policy, Political Economy, Infrastructure, Social Policy, and Electricity
Political Geography:: South Asia, India, and Asia

Author:: Ashwini K. Swain, Parth Bhatia, and Navroz K. Dubash
Publication Date:: 11-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Centre for Policy Research, India
Abstract:: The proposed amendments to the Electricity Act 2003, released on 7th September 2018, are most critical among the set of planned reforms in the power sector. With significant changes, it seeks to provide an enabling framework for transformations in electricity market, pricing reforms, regulatory oversight, quality of supply and energy security. While we appreciate the endeavours and intent, in our comments we focus on some serious concerns the draft raises, vital gaps and issues that need serious consideration. These comments have been drafted based on an internal discussion at the Centre for Policy Research, and should not be considered an institutional position, as CPR does not take institutional positions on issues. Rather, these comments reflect the result of internal deliberations, aimed at understanding and reflecting on the draft amendments, with the aim of constructive feedback to the Ministry of Power.
Topic:: Security, Energy Policy, Government, Social Policy, and Legislation
Political Geography:: South Asia, India, and Asia

Author:: Navroz K. Dubash, Partha Mukhopadhyay, Radhika Khosla, Shibani Ghosh, Ankit Bhardwaj, and Swetha Sridhar
Publication Date:: 07-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Centre for Policy Research, India
Abstract:: The Draft National Energy Policy released by the Niti Aayog in June 2017 was a roadmap describing the priorities of the government with regards to India's energy future and a critical reference document for all actors working in this field. This working paper reflects the result of internal deliberations, aimed at understanding and reflecting on the draft NEP, with the aim of constructive feedback to NITI Aayog.
Topic:: Energy Policy, Environment, Government, Finance, and Legislation
Political Geography:: South Asia, India, and Asia

Author:: Navroz K. Dubash
Publication Date:: 08-2015
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: Centre for Policy Research, India
Abstract:: What should India put forward as the mitigation component of its climate contribution? India has dual interests in climate negotiations: safeguarding adequate energy for development, and promoting an effective international agreement to limit its climate vulnerability. To balance these interests, India should pledge well-developed sector-specific actions that maximize synergies across development and climate outcomes. This approach will avoid lock-in to a high carbon growth path while enhancing development. Sectoral actions could include an additional component conditional on availability of international climate finance. In addition, an updated emissions intensity target would serve as a useful complement to sectorally focused action.
Topic:: Climate Change, Development, Energy Policy, and Treaties and Agreements
Political Geography:: South Asia, India, and Global Focus

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