Question

why is there steady rise in energy consumption in india? Mention the ways in which the increasing consumption can be sustained.

Answer 1

Energy resources are the most significant inputs for all the sectors of the national economy. The economic development plans require increasing amounts of energy to remain operational.
As a result, consumption of energy in all forms has been gradually rising all over the country.
Hence there is an urgent need to develop a sustainable path of energy development by the following ways.

1. Promotion of energy conservation
2. Better use of renewable energy sources
3. Wide usage of public transport system-so that fuel can be saved to a large extent.
4. Switching off electricity when not in use
5. Using power-saving devices
6. Using non- conventional sources of energy.