SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 37    C

Opinion News

The Economic Times

Opinion / The Economic Times

details

Viksit Bharat cannot run on fossil fuels -- and 2047 is the deadline

India aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047 but faces risks from imported fossil fuels. A shift to clean energy is crucial for economic stability and global standing. The nation is already making progress in non-fossil power sources and green hydrogen. Accelerating this transition, focusing on storage and firm clean power, is vital for energy sovereignty and achieving developed-country status.

24 Apr 2026 12:15 pm