The India Energy Hour Presented by 101Reporters

Climate change is already impacting many rural areas of India. Farmers in rural areas of India are facing rise in temperatures and changes in rainfall that negatively impacts production as well as monetary returns. There are many ways to adapt to the impacts of climate change.  One way to assist farmers is the District Agro-met Units (DAMUs), a project of Indian Meteorological department. DAMUs provide free-of-cost weather advisory services, and crucial information related to sowing, use of fertilisers, harvesting and storing crops. Instead of expanding the DAMU, Government of India decided to shut them down. To understand the broader impacts of climate change on farmers, the role of DAMU’s and why government decided to shut them down, we interviewed Rishika Pardikar an Indian environmental journalist and PhD scholar Rakesh Nannewar. Both Rishika and Rakesh have been extensively written about the role and importance of DAMU units.   Full transcript of the episode is available in https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vScnpMQZrm3INX0Gd4IA0MlUe5rIhq3sMoxXaZW3w-6TTstLHnSlxv-L5ZHLx7A_HYvxP43tdtujq0u/pubEnglish  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQbOg1GZQbTpxdhvwihiLa6XG7cOVJtS7O8TEbGzyuZva1pjLEVTIYqmpgN-d8CpPrtJeTQzs8hbSa7/pub] Presented by 101Reporters [https://101reporters.com/] Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter [https://bit.ly/tieh_twitter], Linkedin [https://bit.ly/tieh_linkedin] & YouTube [https://bit.ly/tieh_youtube]Rishika Pardikar is on Twitter [https://x.com/rishpardikar?t=quq_Icw9ZqV_uQK8iVsubA&s=09] and Rakesh Nannewar is on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-nannewar-1b19998b/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app] Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter [https://twitter.com/shreya_jai], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/] & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/]

Every year, between May to September, the same images make the rounds. The national capital first sweats and then drowns with even a few millimetres of rain. The city that never sleeps braces water logging every year without fail. The silicon valley of India while facing traffic snarls the whole year dreads the monsoon months which make it worse.  Why is it that India's megacities crumble under the slightest variation in weather? Why are our national, financial capitals and metro cities not built to adapt to extreme weather conditions? Is it myopic city planning or unprecedented events?  As climate change related impacts intensify, cities have to prepare a long term plan to adapt to changing climatic conditions.  To discuss the same, we talked with Jaya Dhindaw, Executive Program Director, Sustainable Cities and Director, WRI India Ross Center. Jaya is an urban development professional and researcher with over two decades of global experience in sustainable development, urban resilience and natural resource management.  Jaya has in the past worked for the Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transport and Urban Planning (CISTUP) at the Indian Institute of Science. She has also worked with the City of Charlotte for over 8 years, first with the transit system and then with the planning department.  Full transcript of the episode is available in  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vScnpMQZrm3INX0Gd4IA0MlUe5rIhq3sMoxXaZW3w-6TTstLHnSlxv-L5ZHLx7A_HYvxP43tdtujq0u/pub]English  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLf1oStZ7Ha8qqbMBUglqbCgC1oKlS30MkuP3KcO9Go/pub] Presented by 101Reporters [https://101reporters.com/] Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter [https://bit.ly/tieh_twitter], Linkedin [https://bit.ly/tieh_linkedin] & YouTube [https://bit.ly/tieh_youtube] Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter [https://twitter.com/shreya_jai], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/] & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/] Jaya Dhindaw is on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaya-dhindaw-4b62672/]

This summer was all about breaking records - from temperature to electricity demand. India clocked the highest ever electricity demand of 260 Gw during the summer months, thanks to sweltering heat in all parts of the country.  But is it just the heat? Has the electricity usage behavior changed in the country? Are ACs shaping our power demand? Are the demand drivers shifting from commercial to domestic segment?  Is the electricity supply landscape prepared for extreme weather events impacting both the infrastructure and the supply planning?  To take a micro look at India's electricity demand supply system, we talked with Rajiv Goyal. Goyal has served in various positions across power distribution companies. He is credited with the successful setting up of the Noida Power Company Ltd. He is considered an expert in power distribution planning, smart metering, and power sector regulations among other things. He is currently CEO and whole time director at EKI Power Trading.  Full transcript of the episode is available in https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vScnpMQZrm3INX0Gd4IA0MlUe5rIhq3sMoxXaZW3w-6TTstLHnSlxv-L5ZHLx7A_HYvxP43tdtujq0u/pubEnglish  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT6T-rLi3nBjclopnJ9G94ulgbsvi0hWGjEZGYOKcEFDZLC7P3L9PHC9VwmSIoYRCuL57dNsK1B5yaE/pub] Presented by 101Reporters [https://101reporters.com/] Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter [https://bit.ly/tieh_twitter], Linkedin [https://bit.ly/tieh_linkedin] & YouTube [https://bit.ly/tieh_youtube] Rajiv Goyal is on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivgoyal/] Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter [https://twitter.com/shreya_jai], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/] & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/]

Energy security remains a top priority for India as it seeks to balance growth with sustainability. A critical question emerges: Can India ensure energy security while also phasing down inefficient and uneconomical coal power plants? This issue involves not only understanding the current landscape of power production but also strategizing the retirement of outdated plants.In this insightful episode, we engage with Dr. Joshua Busby and Deepshikha Arora from the University of Texas at Austin, who explore these complex dynamics in their upcoming paper. They delve into the political economy challenges of retiring coal plants in India, discussing both the local policy frameworks and the international support mechanisms that can aid India's decision-making process.  Full transcript of the episode is available in English  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vScnpMQZrm3INX0Gd4IA0MlUe5rIhq3sMoxXaZW3w-6TTstLHnSlxv-L5ZHLx7A_HYvxP43tdtujq0u/pub] Presented by 101Reporters [https://101reporters.com/] Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter [https://bit.ly/tieh_twitter], Linkedin [https://bit.ly/tieh_linkedin] & YouTube [https://bit.ly/tieh_youtube] Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter [https://twitter.com/shreya_jai], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/] & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/]

Can political leaders be taken to court over climate change impacts? Can the Indian Constitution recognize climate change under the right to live? A recent Supreme Court hearing explored these questions, sparking a national debate. The case ruled against the livelihood rights of an endangered bird, but what could laws against extreme weather and climate change mean for us? Join us as we discuss this with Shibani Ghosh, Advocate on Record Supreme Court of India and a visiting fellow at the Sustainable Futures Collaborative, a New Delhi-based research organisation, as she shares her outlook on citizen-driven climate actions and the vital role of the National Green Tribunal. Could this be the beginning of a strong climate law for India?  Learn how this big decision could change India's legal system, support climate action, and lead to future climate laws. Full transcript of the episode is available in ⁠English⁠ [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR47ckU1GGi25OdWpNqshMLNoGkUXMCXdhLEXG2KgbhA-mGq8Adl-X0s5ZIwugha3fjCKGfeHC0Bp3J/pub]⁠  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQyPn-9lcseArAPcDkk3687B5AkkIoWMgoG6549lfcpsEsIfYop2bzd5PGI-n0fAFcbUT_DUrz8mXCN/pub] Presented by 101Reporters [https://101reporters.com/] Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter [https://bit.ly/tieh_twitter], Linkedin [https://bit.ly/tieh_linkedin] & YouTube [https://bit.ly/tieh_youtube] Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter [https://twitter.com/shreya_jai], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/] & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/]