New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- NITI Aayog has released a new volume titled Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero- Social Implications of Energy Transition (Vol. 11), emphasising that India's net-zero journey must prioritise people and livelihoods, not just technology and infrastructure.

According to the report, the transition to a low-carbon economy will reshape major societal aspects, including land use, employment patterns and migration trends, and must be planned as a human-centric development project.

People Over Physics

The report notes that while decarbonising energy systems is crucial, the social dimensions of this transformation require equal focus. The shift away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy and energy-efficien...