49. Powering India’s Energy Self-Reliance by 2047

India is on the fastest path to development. In the run up to 2047, the centenary year of India’s Independence, the country is expected to experience favourable economic and demographic conditions promoting sustained progress over the next two decades. For this economic prosperity to be socially inclusive, environmentally sustainable and cost effective, India will have to focus on becoming self-reliant in sectors that have a direct bearing on its national security, peace and societal harmony.