Publications
Discussion Paper: Rural Roads and the SDGs
Policy brief
| May 8, 2019
All the trends and patterns put together in this paper have long-term implications for incomes and new livelihood opportunities not merely for the farm and off-farm sector but also for a range of people who directly or indirectly depend on the rural road network, and constitute new classes of stakeholders in the network, including industry, service sector, those who access local labour markets, primary producers including mining and quarrying; as well as manufacturers of consumer durables and consumer products.
Solar rooftops spell savings for power distribution companies
Article
| May 8, 2019
Rooftop solar PV systems benefit power distribution companies by reducing their technical, financial and operational burden
What does a growing economy consume? Breaking down India's resource appetite
Article
| May 8, 2019
This blog series shall explore India's current material use and resource efficiency potential across various sectors
A green agenda: Converting waste to wealth
Article
| May 2, 2019
A key issue in management of urban waste streams is to generate reliable data on waste inventory.
A green agenda: Sustainability imperatives for India's next government
Article
| May 2, 2019
India's growth story should be balanced with sustainability.
A green agenda: Realising gains from resource efficiency for India
Article
| April 29, 2019
Rising costs of accessing resources, shrinking geological availability, and risk of material exhaustion can be addressed with an integrated resource efficiency policy
Holistic approach needed for India's resource efficiency policy
Article
| April 26, 2019
Better resource efficiency and material recovery can reduce India's import dependence and waste generation
An implementation plan for a kerosene-to-solar subsidy swap
Policy brief
| April 25, 2019
A new report provides a six-step implementation plan for governments to switch kerosene subsidies to solar and ensure clean energy for all
A green agenda: Accelerating India's transition to clean energy
Article
| April 24, 2019
The transition to a largely renewable power system will require clear, long-term and stable policy
A green agenda: Destressing India's water situation
Article
| April 24, 2019
Declining water levels and over-exploited groundwater reserves point towards a grave future