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What Modi got right about our broken power sector

When electricity was first being introduced in India, city by city, the cost was a major impediment. A bulb in 1905 cost Rs 2 in Bombay — money that could buy 21 kg wheat at the time. So, the government decided to reduce the cost per unit to encourage people to get electricity connections.

August 2, 2022

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Topic
Climate Change Mitigation
Energy
Region
India
Focus area
Climate