Chhattisgarh's energy sector received over INR 16,672 crore in government support in fiscal year 2024, with fossil fuel subsidies outweighing clean energy support four times. Clear net-zero targets can help government revenues shift from fossil to clean energy, says an analysis by IISD and Swaniti Initiative.
Chhattisgarh's energy sector received more than INR 16,672 crore in government support in FY2024—but subsidies and investments for fossil fuels were four times higher than those for renewable energy, finds a new IISD report.
New analysis finds Chhattisgarh's energy sector received more than INR 16,672 crore in government support in FY2024—but subsidies and investments for fossil fuels were four times higher than those for renewable energy.
This brief outlines challenges and case studies of green public procurement tools and highlights how legal reforms can strengthen their use to make procurement simpler and more sustainable.
Carefully aligning state support and revenues with India's net-zero future can drive coal-rich states like Chhattisgarh toward clean energy and growth.