Sarada Prasanna Das

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[Sarada Prasanna Das @SaradaPD]

Reframing Energy Transition in the context of Rural Transformation

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

NEW PUBLICATION: @SaradaPD and @AshwiniKSwain argue in the chapter, ‘Re-Powering Rural Dignity: Rural Transformation Through Energy Transition’, published in the book 'Policy and Politics of Development in India', that the ongoing transition in the electric power systems from fossil fuel to renewable energy is an opportunity to rethink rural energy demand and thus restore rural dignity in the nation’s growth discourse.

They suggest ways to harness renewable energy, particularly solar energy, and reliable access to electricity to boost rural productivity in farm and non-farm activities, diversify rural livelihoods, and thus, contribute to building a resilient rural India.

Read more here: https://t.co/SZQI3WdYwp

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

NEW PUBLICATION: @SaradaPD and @AshwiniKSwain argue in the chapter, ‘Re-Powering Rural Dignity: Rural Transformation Through Energy Transition’, published in the book 'Policy and Politics of Development in India', that the ongoing transition in the electric power systems from fossil fuel to renewable energy is an opportunity to rethink rural energy demand and thus restore rural dignity in the nation’s growth discourse.

They suggest ways to harness renewable energy, particularly solar energy, and reliable access to electricity to boost rural productivity in farm and non-farm activities, diversify rural livelihoods, and thus, contribute to building a resilient rural India.

Read more here: https://t.co/SZQI3WdYwp

[Sarada Prasanna Das @SaradaPD]

My opinion on free power with Prof. Ramana

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

NEW OP-ED: Odisha, as the pioneer of power sector reforms, now has an opportunity to create a model where "free power" and "market pricing" coexist by combining transparency, competitiveness, and compassion. Let consumers know the true cost of electricity, while governments transparently subsidise vulnerable households.

@ProfessorRamana and @SaradaPD write for Orissa Post on how the state should take responsibility for maintaining the financial viability of the electricity sector while ensuring social equity.

Read: https://t.co/j1SOHYNBUo

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

1/2 Call for Papers: @sonypadichal and @SaradaPD will be co-chairing a panel, ‘Multi-Level Governance and Adaptation Pathways: Cross-Scale Insights from India’ (panel code NR22) at the 6th India Public Policy Network Conference (IPPN) from 1-4 June 2026, organised by @NLSIUofficial. The CFP is now live and seeks papers that explore how multi-level governance arrangements shape adaptation decision-making, implementation, and outcomes across diverse sectors. There is a particular focus on contributions that examine cross-scale interactions, governance innovations, and the ways institutional structures enable or constrain effective adaptation.

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

2/2 Key takeaways from the discussion include:
- The transition from predictable to more variable energy systems will significantly shape the energy future of Odisha and should be envisaged as an industrialisation opportunity for the state.
- Institutional planning should be strengthened to ensure long-term resource adequacy in the electricity sector.
- Horizontal and vertical coordination remain key issues among stakeholders that need to be addressed further.
These discussions feed into SFC’s larger work on enabling energy transitions in Odisha and Eastern India.

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

1/2 SFC co-organised a workshop on ‘Re-Imagining the Energy Future of Odisha’, with @ximb_official, on 21 November 2025 in Bhubaneswar. @AshwiniKSwain and @SaradaPD moderated and participated in the sessions on Odisha’s energy future and grassroots initiatives on energy transitions.

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

On VGF on battery energy storage
Viability Gap Funding for developing battery energy storage systems is a positive move. However, it requires more allocation as it is one of the significant enablers of the energy transition. - @SaradaPD

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

A thread of comments by SFC researchers on the #UnionBudget24

On the proposed energy transition policy
The announcement on bringing out an energy transition policy is an important step towards India’s low-carbon development pathways and the 2070 net-zero goal. A comprehensive policy should ensure an effective and equitable just energy transition.
- @SaradaPD, Associate Fellow & @Ayallore, Senior Research Associate

[Just Transition Research Centre (IIT Kanpur) @Jtrc_iitkanpur]

🌍 Just Transition Dialogues: Empowering Youth for Economic Diversification in Indian Coal Regions 🌱

💡Insights from Mr. Sarada Prasanna Das, Sustainable Futures Collaborative

#JustTransition #YouthEmpowerment #GreenJobs #EconomicDiversification #jtrc

[Scholarship for PhD @ScholarshipfPhd]

Give them wings to fly #phd #research #academia

[Prayas, Energy Group @PrayasEnergy]

Join us for a webinar hosted by @PrayasEnergy @SFCIndia & @WRIIndia on the Electricity Sector under the Energy Transition Preparedness Initiative
We will share findings on #electricity sector developments in 10 Indian states
16 April | 3-4 PM
Register https://t.co/yvB22ZXIIC

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

Last week, we released 'SFC Perspectives' on our four areas of work. The papers provide an overview of key issues and avenues for action to inform India’s sustainable development trajectory. Please find them below.
https://t.co/x386TqJxKq

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

Watch a recording of our launch event held on March 19 in New Delhi. https://t.co/5oerWN3pMv

Features opening remarks by @NKSingh_MP, Chair, 15th Finance Commission, introduction to our work and perspectives on our areas of work, and panel discussion on ‘Building the foundations for a sustainable future’.

[Sarada Prasanna Das @SaradaPD]

Join us in our inaugural event on 19th March at India International Centre.

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

SFC's inaugural event on March 19th features opening remarks by @NKSingh_MP and a discussion on 'Building the foundations for a sustainable future'. Join us at 6 pm at the Multi-Purpose Hall, IIC in New Delhi. RSVP: https://t.co/kuDupYLsoq

Learn more about the areas we work in below.

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

We're launching on March 19! Join us at IIC, New Delhi at 6 pm to know more about us.

Opening remarks by @NKSingh_MP & discussion on 'Building the foundations for a sustainable future' with @KamalKishore_IN, Kalpana Balakrishnan & Aparna Uppaluri. Register: https://t.co/zBORT72YSB

[Sustainable Futures Collaborative @SFC_India]

Launching soon: The Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC)

We’re building a young, vibrant team of scholars to analyse frontier issues in climate change, energy and environment, inform policymakers and the public, and accelerate sustainability transitions. New website in Q1 2024. Meanwhile, check out https://t.co/tXEQ7O4Orw for more.

[rathin roy @EmergingRoy]

Raghuram Rajan makes a perceptive and interesting point here on the unintended consequences of atomised action

https://t.co/6QLmATracT

[CPR Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment @CPR_Climate]

In @Outlookindia, @AmanJSrivastava explains current attempts to advance progress on #climatefinance -the crucial $100 billion developed country goal & future goals that better reflect needs + other financing initiatives emerging to speed up climate action. https://t.co/RrzRdgUNBH

[CPR Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment @CPR_Climate]

NEW: 'Media, Politics and Environment: Analyzing Experiences from Europe and Asia', co-edited by @SaradaPD, studies emergence of env policies from a media studies perspective.

Chapters on env resistance in India, social media & the env in Vietnam & more: https://t.co/6716zi3RsK

[CPR Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment @CPR_Climate]

On #50YearsofCPR, we, @CPR_Climate, are thrilled to present highlights of our work that began in 2009 - framing India's politics on climate change, advising int. negotiations, air quality policy inputs, benchmarks for extreme heat & more.

Here's a video showcasing our key work: