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Food security for a growing population cannot be attained without the elimination of rural poverty.

Governance issues related to the energy sector are complex and are assuming increasing importance with respect to sustainability of natural resources. This paper discusses the birth of the concept of independent regulation in the US, the two streams...

This paper looks at factors that lead to the emergence of environmental refugees, why this type of migration is of concern and in that context, the estimates of environmental refugees, and the problems likely to be associated with this type of migrat...

The world energy market is likely to undergo major changes ahead. Developing regions would account for 70% of the increase in the world demand for oil between now and 2020. Of it, 45% comes from China, India and the rest of Asia. Hence, this region w...

Coal is India's major fuel for commercial energy. The coal industry, therefore, has an important role in the economic development of the country, and its efficiency and vibrancy is essential to India's economic growth.

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​Energy plays a central role in India’s development efforts and its mandate to alleviate poverty

The process of setting tariffs and their regulation is governed by a number of consideration, which can be established on the basis of experience in various countries.

India's energy sector has been receiving a great deal of attention in recent years, particularly since the signing of the Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC) in 1992.