Tailor Fit Green Energy | Ft. Vivek Subramanian The India Energy Hour Presented By 101Reporters podcast

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As India transitions toward a low-carbon future, the private sector’s role in embracing sustainability and ESG is paramount. While top corporations lead with ambitious net-zero goals, many small and mid-sized firms are yet to begin their sustainability and ESG journey — held back by data challenges, lack of awareness, and complex disclosure frameworks. To understand how Indian companies can embrace sustainability and ESG, we spoke with Ms. Prarthana Borah, Vice President, Momentum. With decades of experience across environmental education and corporate sustainability, she offers valuable insights on simplifying ESG frameworks, building internal capacity, and unlocking the potential of India’s private sector in the net-zero transition. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Prarthana Borah is on Linkedin & Twitter Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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Role of State Owned Enterprises in the Energy Transition | ft. Mr. Deepak Tandon 51:17

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State-Owned Enterprises (SoEs) in the Oil & Gas sector play a critical role in ensuring energy security for the country. They are among the most diversified entities, spanning the entire oil & gas value chain—from upstream to downstream operations. But as India moves toward its net zero goals, the question arises: Can oil & gas SoEs diversify into clean energy sectors? What challenges must they overcome to adapt? And how can they improve carbon management in a Net Zero India? To explore the evolving role of Oil & Gas SoEs in India's energy transition, we spoke with Mr. Deepak Tandon, Executive Director of the Carbon Management and Sustainability Group at ONGC Ltd. With over four decades of experience in Indian SoEs, Mr. Tandon shares invaluable insights into how SoEs future in a net zero India. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Deepak Tandon is on LinkedIn Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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Role of State Owned Enterprises in the Energy Transition | ft. Dr. B. Veera Reddy 1:04:26

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The role of State-Owned Enterprises (SoEs) in India's energy transition cannot be overstated. SoEs, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), control majority of India’s fossil fuel production and provide millions of jobs across the country. As India accelerates its energy transition, these enterprises will play a crucial role in scaling the rapid deployment of clean energy. Historically, SoEs have been key drivers of economic growth and local welfare. However, they are often seen as bureaucratic, slow in decision-making, and susceptible to political influence. To gain insights into the role Indian SoEs can play in this energy transition, we spoke with Dr. B. Veera Reddy, Former Director (Technical) of Coal India Limited and Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Central Coalfields Limited. Dr. Reddy brings nearly four decades of experience working with Indian SoEs. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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Role of State owned Enterprises in the Energy Transition | ft. Mohit Bhargava 1:14:00

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India's foray into renewable energy (RE) started with its thermal power giant NTPC Ltd.In the mid-2000s, NTPC, which is also the country's largest power generator, formed a division that would bundle RE with thermal and sell it together. Cut to 20 years later, NTPC has become the first public sector enterprise (PSEs) to publicly list its dedicated RE company. Most of the paradigm shifts in the Indian economy have been invariably led by PSEs, which Nehru called the Temples of Modern India. From coal mining to power generation, mega hydroelectric dams, and now green transition. To understand the history of energy policy making in India and the role of government and government-owned entities, we talked with Mohit Bhargava, former CEO, NTPC Green Energy Ltd. Bhargava, a career NTPC executive, has been involved with key responsibilities in the organisation, the last and most significant being expansion in the RE sector. Bhargava has served in several departments and plant locations of NTPC, earning him rich experience. He is known for his deep insights on policy, corporate strategy, and energy transition. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Mohit Bhargava is on LinkedIn Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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Climate Change On Your Plate | ft. Sanjeeb Mukherjee 57:24

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Climate crisis unfolding in India will first impact our plates! Farms lands, agri commodities, coastal areas are in ten first line of impact from climate change induced extreme weather conditions. Not only does it spike the cost of food, several researchers say it alters its taste and texture too. Close to 60% of India population is dependent on farming as primary employment. Extreme weather is now playing huge role in food inflation in India. To understand what is happening to our food givers and how the Indian economy can cope up, we talked with Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Agriculture Editor, Business Standard. Mukherjee has been a journalist for more than two decades and has been closely covering India's rural, agriculture sector and the food economy. An incisive reporter, Mukherjee regularly travels across the country to understand the changes on the ground, innovations which are making our farmlands better and what the other India outside our cities want. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Sanjeeb Mukherjee is on Twitter and LinkedIn Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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Global South’s G20 Streak: A Turning Point for Climate and Energy Leadership? | ft. Dr. Prabhat Upadhyaya 51:30

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The consecutive G20 presidencies of Indonesia (2022), India (2023), Brazil (2024), and South Africa (2025) has resulted in four consecutive G20 presidencies held by emerging economies. This moment is hailed by many as a grand opportunity for Global South countries to make a push on different topics including on energy transition, and climate action. Collectively, in the climate and energy space, these countries have shown leadership on topics like Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), Green Development, Climate Finance & LiFE, Energy Transition and Sustainable Development among others. Can they do more? How much more and what are limits of G2O process? To understand how G20s works, and how best can it be used for advocating for stronger energy and climate policies by Global South countries, we interviewed Dr. Prabhat Upadhyaya, G20 and Multilateral Advisor, African Climate Foundation. Prabhat is a leading climate and energy expert who has previously worked with G2O secretariat in India and is currently in South Africa leading work on G20 in South Africa. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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Donald Trump is back and so are Climate Fears | ft. Anisha Dutta 47:39

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With Donald Trump scheduled to take over as the 47th President of the United States of America, there is widespread anxiety on the impact on global climate action. A climate change denier, Trump is a vocal supporter of fossil fuels and in his last tenure made US exit from the Paris Agreement on climate action. It is feared climate financing will take a serious hit. We talked with Anisha Dutta, a New York based investigative journalist focusing on politico-economy to understand the why and how of America electing Trump, the impact it will have on energy transition policies of the US, and the domino effect on climate action and green funding across the globe. Dutta has been a journalist for over a decade, earlier in New Delhi and now in New York. She has worked with some of the leading newspapers in India - The Hindustan Times as an political and infra reporter and for The Indian Express as an investigative journalist. Recently she has also reported from war and conflict zones in Northern Iraq. Her recent works have been published in The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Columbia Journalism Review, The Hindu Frontline, among others. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Anisha Dutta is on Twitter and LinkedIn Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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Climate Adaptation Challenge for Indian Agriculture | ft. Rishika Pardikar & Rakesh Nannewar 1:05:00

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Climate change is already impacting many rural areas of India. Farmers in rural areas of India are facing rise in temperatures and changes in rainfall that negatively impacts production as well as monetary returns. There are many ways to adapt to the impacts of climate change. One way to assist farmers is the District Agro-met Units (DAMUs), a project of Indian Meteorological department. DAMUs provide free-of-cost weather advisory services, and crucial information related to sowing, use of fertilisers, harvesting and storing crops. Instead of expanding the DAMU, Government of India decided to shut them down. To understand the broader impacts of climate change on farmers, the role of DAMU’s and why government decided to shut them down, we interviewed Rishika Pardikar an Indian environmental journalist and PhD scholar Rakesh Nannewar. Both Rishika and Rakesh have been extensively written about the role and importance of DAMU units. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Rishika Pardikar is on Twitter and Rakesh Nannewar is on LinkedIn Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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Sweat, Drown, Parch: Why India's megacities can't handle extreme weather? | ft. Jaya Dhindaw 1:00:10

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Every year, between May to September, the same images make the rounds. The national capital first sweats and then drowns with even a few millimetres of rain. The city that never sleeps braces water logging every year without fail. The silicon valley of India while facing traffic snarls the whole year dreads the monsoon months which make it worse. Why is it that India's megacities crumble under the slightest variation in weather? Why are our national, financial capitals and metro cities not built to adapt to extreme weather conditions? Is it myopic city planning or unprecedented events? As climate change related impacts intensify, cities have to prepare a long term plan to adapt to changing climatic conditions. To discuss the same, we talked with Jaya Dhindaw, Executive Program Director, Sustainable Cities and Director, WRI India Ross Center. Jaya is an urban development professional and researcher with over two decades of global experience in sustainable development, urban resilience and natural resource management. Jaya has in the past worked for the Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transport and Urban Planning (CISTUP) at the Indian Institute of Science. She has also worked with the City of Charlotte for over 8 years, first with the transit system and then with the planning department. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin Jaya Dhindaw is on Linkedin…

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New Records, New Challenges: Is India's Power Supply System Equipped? | ft. Rajiv Goyal 57:12

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This summer was all about breaking records - from temperature to electricity demand. India clocked the highest ever electricity demand of 260 Gw during the summer months, thanks to sweltering heat in all parts of the country. But is it just the heat? Has the electricity usage behavior changed in the country? Are ACs shaping our power demand? Are the demand drivers shifting from commercial to domestic segment? Is the electricity supply landscape prepared for extreme weather events impacting both the infrastructure and the supply planning? To take a micro look at India's electricity demand supply system, we talked with Rajiv Goyal. Goyal has served in various positions across power distribution companies. He is credited with the successful setting up of the Noida Power Company Ltd. He is considered an expert in power distribution planning, smart metering, and power sector regulations among other things. He is currently CEO and whole time director at EKI Power Trading. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Rajiv Goyal is on Linkedin Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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India’s Energy Security and the Transition from Coal Power | ft. Dr. Joshua Busby & Deepshika Arora 50:19

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Energy security remains a top priority for India as it seeks to balance growth with sustainability. A critical question emerges: Can India ensure energy security while also phasing down inefficient and uneconomical coal power plants? This issue involves not only understanding the current landscape of power production but also strategizing the retirement of outdated plants.In this insightful episode, we engage with Dr. Joshua Busby and Deepshikha Arora from the University of Texas at Austin, who explore these complex dynamics in their upcoming paper. They delve into the political economy challenges of retiring coal plants in India, discussing both the local policy frameworks and the international support mechanisms that can aid India's decision-making process. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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The Right to Save our Future | ft. Shibani Ghosh 58:56

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Can political leaders be taken to court over climate change impacts? Can the Indian Constitution recognize climate change under the right to live? A recent Supreme Court hearing explored these questions, sparking a national debate. The case ruled against the livelihood rights of an endangered bird, but what could laws against extreme weather and climate change mean for us? Join us as we discuss this with Shibani Ghosh, Advocate on Record Supreme Court of India and a visiting fellow at the Sustainable Futures Collaborative, a New Delhi-based research organisation, as she shares her outlook on citizen-driven climate actions and the vital role of the National Green Tribunal. Could this be the beginning of a strong climate law for India? Learn how this big decision could change India's legal system, support climate action, and lead to future climate laws. Full transcript of the episode is available in ⁠English⁠ ⁠ Presented by 101Reporters Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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Accelerating Clean Cooking Revolution | ft. Abhishek Kar 57:48

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Nearly 2.8 billion people around the world depend on solid fuels such as firewood and biomass for their cooking needs. Majority of such people reside in African and Asian countries including in India. India has made significant progress in enhancing access to modern fuels through policies that support greater use of LPG cylinders. However, several issues still remain. To understand the Indian clean cooking challenge and the required interventions, we interviewed Abhishek Kar, Senior Programme Lead at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. Abhishek have led numerous studies on energy access in India and in other countries, and is a known expert in this area. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Abhishek Kar is on Twitter & Linkedin Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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Going off grid: Greening India's power needs | ft. Dr. Debajit Palit 1:06:11

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Imagine a future where every rooftop is a mini power station, contributing to a cleaner and greener environment. This isn't just a dream—it's the potential of decentralized renewable energy projects. From innovative micrgrids to efficient rooftop solar panels, these solutions are revolutionizing the way we power our lives. To know more, We sat with Dr. Debajit Palit; He has a PhD in Energy Policy and an MSc in Physics. He is currently a professor at the NTPC School of Business. He has dabbled in the roles of professor, author, and researcher. Full transcript of the episode is available in English Presented by 101Reporters Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Dr. Debajit Patil is on Twitter & Linkedin Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin…

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Get Ready for India's Clean Energy Boom: Hitting the 2030 Target | ft. Vibhuti Garg 46:09

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