Gas

This source of energy is the preferred substitute for coal and oil.

In the residential sector, gas has replaced coal and kerosene
CNG is being introduced as an alternative to petrol and diesel in the transport sector
Major investments have been made in developing infrastructure for long distance and local distribution
Import options are under consideration
The share of gas in the power sector has increased from 2-8%

Hydropower

The government's policy objective is to exploit the huge potential in India's northeast. At present, about 25% of the total installed capacity is accounted for by hydro.

Renewables

India has a very active programme to promote the use of renewable energy. Some salient features of the current renewables situation are given source-wise.