India, Jan. 21 -- The Union power ministry has released a draft National Electricity Policy, projecting per capita consumption of 2,000 kilowatt-hour (kWh) by 2030 and over 4,000 kWh by 2047 in line with India's vision for a $30 trillion economy and energy independence. In 2023-24, the per capita electricity consumption was 1,395 kWh.

The draft has also been formulated to keep India on track to achieve its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. India has committed to cutting emissions intensity by 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 as part of its nationally determined contribution and to achieve net-zero by 2070, requiring a shift to low-carbon energy.

India has achieved over 250 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 50 GW of la...