In the light of frequent coal shortages, diversifying energy sources, promoting energy efficiency, and increased domestic coal supplies are crucial for a more stable energy future. Examine.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3. In the light of frequent coal shortages, diversifying energy sources, promoting energy efficiency, and increased domestic coal supplies are crucial for a more stable energy future. Examine. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: The Hindu ,Insights on India

Why the question: The spectre of electricity shortages rises again as hot weather descends across the country. Key Demand of the question: To write about the importance of coal for India and steps that are needed to harness it effectively and efficiently. Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving facts regarding the coal production in the country. Body: First, write in detail about the importance of coal to India’s energy security and economy. Cite statistics to substantiate. Next, write about the measures that are needed for better planning, infrastructure development and increase of domestic supplies of coal Next, write about the need to cut dependency of coal and move towards renewable source of energy. Conclusion: Conclude with way forward.

Why the question:

The spectre of electricity shortages rises again as hot weather descends across the country.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the importance of coal for India and steps that are needed to harness it effectively and efficiently.

Directive word:

Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by giving facts regarding the coal production in the country.

First, write in detail about the importance of coal to India’s energy security and economy. Cite statistics to substantiate.

Next, write about the measures that are needed for better planning, infrastructure development and increase of domestic supplies of coal

Next, write about the need to cut dependency of coal and move towards renewable source of energy.

Conclusion:

Conclude with way forward.