#Thread | What's in #Budget2021 for clean #energytransition & #sustainability? Reactions from our team

The bailout offered this time around needs to incorporate learnings from the lacunae of #UDAY 1.0, which saw an increase in losses across many discoms: @KarthikGanesan6

While #Budget2021 bets big on infra development for critical sectors, it missed an opportunity to focus on the need for climate-resilient infrastructure. 75%+ Indian districts are extreme climate events' hotspots: @Abinash0294

#climateaction #ClimateEmergency @jayashreenandi

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According to CEEW analysis, the total investment potential of #greenhydrogen in India is ~$44 billion by 2030. Green hydrogen in India could become competitive for end-use sectors like steel and ammonia within the next decade: @tirtha_biswas #sustainableindustry

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The extension of #PMUY should target the left out communities, especially households in urban slums. Complement the additional subsidised connections with targeted support for #LPG refills to those who are unable to afford refills at prevailing prices: @ajainme

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The budget proposes a 33% increase in rural infrastructure development fund. Bioenergy projects must be made a priority for the utilisation of these funds: @disha_agarwal12.

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While #budget2021 has an outlay of INR 2,200 cr to improve #airquality, it would be critical that municipal corporations utilise funds effectively. Focus on curbing emission sources rather than spending on untested technologies such as #smogtowers: @tanushree_g #airpollution

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The #renewableenergy sector is likely to get a significant boost due to the proposed discom reform of INR 3 lakh cr. The government's plan to infuse INR 1000 cr & INR 1500 cr support to SECI & IREDA could also have a multiplier effect: @rjain88 #energytransition