As a country with population of 1.3 billion, energy security is a critical problem faced by India. The study on India's energy profile, various end use sectors and its choices, challenges and green options are significant factors for sustainable future of India. Even today India's 70% of energy mix is depended upon fossil fuel resources. The resulting environmental hazards and human security are countless. In the global level, India is third in the case of carbon emission and primary energy consumption, even though several people still have no access to electricity and most of the rural people are using traditional biomass for cooking. Access of energy without any supply disruption is considered as an integral factor of national security and every nation tries to maintain its energy security. But during this journey to fulfill the target, several issues are neglected and side-lined. Environmental issue is the primary one among such issues as it especially leads to climate change, pollution of all kind, risks to the biodiversity, etc. Health concerns of human beings and livelihood and displacement issues of certain societies are also emerged out from the search for energy security. So, we need to understand the ill-effects of present day energy consumption pattern and engage in positively changing towards a green and clean energy future. Nationalized as well as decentralized renewable energy programs will help to accomplish our domestic energy needs. Green energy can provide a brighter future with clean environment for the next generations. Access to clean and modern energy will improve the environment, health and overall development of individual and the society. The book presents the major challenges of India's energy landscape and the societal, human and environmental security aspects of India's energy search and use. It delivers detailed information about India's energy profile, challenges and prospects, so it will be of particular relevance to policymakers, politicians, energy specialists, students and academics of Political Science, Energy Studies, and International Relations.
Dr. Aleena Thomas born at Kottayam, Kerala, has a brilliant academic record. She obtained M.A degree in Political Science from NSS Hindu College Changanacherry, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala in 2010. She did her MPhil in International Relations and Politics from Central University of Kerala in 2013. She has awarded Ph.D. in International Relations and Politics from the same University in October 2019. She has published many articles in national and international journals. Besides, she has presented research papers in several national /international conferences. As a researcher, she has specialized in Energy Security, Foreign Policy and Environmental Governance. Prof (Dr.) K. Jayaprasad, with an academic career of 28 years is the Dean, School of Global Studies; Dean, School of Cultural Studies and Director, Mahatma Ayyankali Centre for Kerala Studies, Central University of Kerala. A Professor at the Department of International Relations & Politics, he became the first Pro Vice Chancellor of Central University of Kerala in 2018, a position that he holds even today. Started his career as a UGC Research Associate in the Department of Politics, University of Kerala in 1991, he then joined the Sree Narayana College Thiruvananthapuram as Lecturer in Political Science, in 1994. While in service, he served as the Head of the Department of Politics, Sree Narayana College, Cherthala; became Reader in Political Sciencein 2003 and Associate Professor in 2006 at Sree Narayana College, Kollam, under University of Kerala. Prof. K Jayaprasad joined the Central University of Kerala, in 2014, as a Faculty at the Department of International Relations & Politics. He also served as Finance Officer (2014-16) and was a Member of the Executive Council, Central University of Kerala. With six books authored and edited, chapters in sixteen edited volumes, both in English and Malayalam and over 60 research articles, his contribution to the area of research is distinguishable. He is a popular figure in media, a columnist and an active participant of various debates and on-air discussions. His publications in various newspapers and journals would count upto a number of more than 400. He is the Editor of the Research Journal Pragathi and also the Associate Editor of South Asian Journal of Socio Political Studies (SAJOSPS). His publications include areas related to Education, International Politics, Human Rights, Nationalism, State Politics and Electoral Politics. Prof. K Jayaprasad has been elected as the President of All India Political Science Association in 2018, after a tenure as Vice President, in 2017. He is also the Vice President of Bharatheeya Vichara Kendra, Kerala since 2013, where he served as General Secretary, from 2004-2013. He was also involved with Governing Body of Stae Resource Centre, Kerala and is Member, Board of Studies, of various universities, including JNU. As an expert member he is associated with National Bodies like UGC, ICSSR and the NAAC.
