- India ranked 78/144 countries
- Index released by World Economic Forum
- The index ranks countries on how well they are able to balance energy security and access with environmental sustainability and affordability.
- Sweden ranked 1
- India related facts:
- According to report, India has taken bold measures to improve energy access, energy efficiency and to improve deployment of renewable sources of energy.
- However, energy transition in India will require large investments and enabling environment along with robust regulatory frameworks to support transition.
- India is at crossroads in its energy transition journey.
- Its energy needs are primarily met by fossil fuels with implications for environmental sustainability and increasing energy import costs.
- Furthermore, considerable share of India’s population still lacks access to electricity and clean cooking fuel.