Climate change is already impacting many rural areas of India. Farmers in rural areas of India are facing rise in temperatures and changes in rainfall that negatively impacts production as well as monetary returns. There are many ways to adapt to the impacts of climate change. One way to assist farmers is the District Agro-met Units (DAMUs), a project of Indian Meteorological department. DAMUs provide free-of-cost weather advisory services, and crucial information related to sowing, use of fertilisers, harvesting and storing crops. Instead of expanding the DAMU, Government of India decided to shut them down.To understand the broader impacts of climate change on farmers, the role of DAMU’s and why government decided to shut them down, we interviewed Rishika Pardikar an Indian environmental journalist and PhD scholar Rakesh Nannewar. Both Rishika and Rakesh have been extensively written about the role and importance of DAMU units.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQbOg1GZQbTpxdhvwihiLa6XG7cOVJtS7O8TEbGzyuZva1pjLEVTIYqmpgN-d8CpPrtJeTQzs8hbSa7/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Rishika Pardikar is on <a href='https://x.com/rishpardikar?t=quq_Icw9ZqV_uQK8iVsubA&s=09'>Twitter</a> and Rakesh Nannewar is on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-nannewar-1b19998b/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app'>LinkedIn</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

He is an award-winning journalist and researcher and author of a book “Total Transition: The Human Side of the Renewable Energy Revolution.”

Sandeep Pai

Climate Adaptation Challenge for Indian Agriculture | ft. Rishika Pardikar & Rakesh Nannewar

Every year, between May to September, the same images make the rounds. The national capital first sweats and then drowns with even a few millimetres of rain. The city that never sleeps braces water logging every year without fail. The silicon valley of India while facing traffic snarls the whole year dreads the monsoon months which make it worse.Why is it that India's megacities crumble under the slightest variation in weather? Why are our national, financial capitals and metro cities not built to adapt to extreme weather conditions? Is it myopic city planning or unprecedented events?As climate change related impacts intensify, cities have to prepare a long term plan to adapt to changing climatic conditions.To discuss the same, we talked with Jaya Dhindaw, Executive Program Director, Sustainable Cities and Director, WRI India Ross Center.Jaya is an urban development professional and researcher with over two decades of global experience in sustainable development, urban resilience and natural resource management.Jaya has in the past worked for the Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transport and Urban Planning (CISTUP) at the Indian Institute of Science. She has also worked with the City of Charlotte for over 8 years, first with the transit system and then with the planning department.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLf1oStZ7Ha8qqbMBUglqbCgC1oKlS30MkuP3KcO9Go/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Jaya Dhindaw is on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaya-dhindaw-4b62672/'>Linkedin</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

Sweat, Drown, Parch: Why India's megacities can't handle extreme weather? | ft. Jaya Dhindaw

This summer was all about breaking records - from temperature to electricity demand. India clocked the highest ever electricity demand of 260 Gw during the summer months, thanks to sweltering heat in all parts of the country.But is it just the heat? Has the electricity usage behavior changed in the country? Are ACs shaping our power demand? Are the demand drivers shifting from commercial to domestic segment?Is the electricity supply landscape prepared for extreme weather events impacting both the infrastructure and the supply planning?To take a micro look at India's electricity demand supply system, we talked with Rajiv Goyal. Goyal has served in various positions across power distribution companies. He is credited with the successful setting up of the Noida Power Company Ltd. He is considered an expert in power distribution planning, smart metering, and power sector regulations among other things. He is currently CEO and whole time director at EKI Power Trading.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT6T-rLi3nBjclopnJ9G94ulgbsvi0hWGjEZGYOKcEFDZLC7P3L9PHC9VwmSIoYRCuL57dNsK1B5yaE/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Rajiv Goyal is on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivgoyal/'>Linkedin</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

New Records, New Challenges: Is India's Power Supply System Equipped? | ft. Rajiv Goyal

Energy security remains a top priority for India as it seeks to balance growth with sustainability. A critical question emerges: Can India ensure energy security while also phasing down inefficient and uneconomical coal power plants? This issue involves not only understanding the current landscape of power production but also strategizing the retirement of outdated plants.In this insightful episode, we engage with Dr. Joshua Busby and Deepshikha Arora from the University of Texas at Austin, who explore these complex dynamics in their upcoming paper. They delve into the political economy challenges of retiring coal plants in India, discussing both the local policy frameworks and the international support mechanisms that can aid India's decision-making process.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vScnpMQZrm3INX0Gd4IA0MlUe5rIhq3sMoxXaZW3w-6TTstLHnSlxv-L5ZHLx7A_HYvxP43tdtujq0u/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

India's Energy Security and the Transition from Coal Power | ft. Dr. Joshua Busby & Deepshika Arora

Can political leaders be taken to court over climate change impacts? Can the Indian Constitution recognize climate change under the right to live? A recent Supreme Court hearing explored these questions, sparking a national debate. The case ruled against the livelihood rights of an endangered bird, but what could laws against extreme weather and climate change mean for us?Join us as we discuss this with Shibani Ghosh, Advocate on Record Supreme Court of India and a visiting fellow at the Sustainable Futures Collaborative, a New Delhi-based research organisation, as she shares her outlook on citizen-driven climate actions and the vital role of the National Green Tribunal. Could this be the beginning of a strong climate law for India?Learn how this big decision could change India's legal system, support climate action, and lead to future climate laws.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR47ckU1GGi25OdWpNqshMLNoGkUXMCXdhLEXG2KgbhA-mGq8Adl-X0s5ZIwugha3fjCKGfeHC0Bp3J/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

The Right to Save our Future | ft. Shibani Ghosh

Nearly 2.8 billion people around the world depend on solid fuels such as firewood and biomass for their cooking needs. Majority of such people reside in African and Asian countries including in India.India has made significant progress in enhancing access to modern fuels through policies that support greater use of LPG cylinders. However, several issues still remain.To understand the Indian clean cooking challenge and the required interventions, we interviewed Abhishek Kar, Senior Programme Lead at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. Abhishek have led numerous studies on energy access in India and in other countries and is a known expert in this area.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQyPn-9lcseArAPcDkk3687B5AkkIoWMgoG6549lfcpsEsIfYop2bzd5PGI-n0fAFcbUT_DUrz8mXCN/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Abhishek Kar is on <a href='https://twitter.com/Abhishek_Kar_AK'>Twitter</a> & <a href='https://twitter.com/Abhishek_Kar_AK'>Linkedin</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

Accelerating clean cooking revolution | ft. Abhishek Kar

Imagine a future where every rooftop is a mini power station, contributing to a cleaner and greener environment. This isn't just a dream—it's the potential of decentralized renewable energy projects. From innovative micrgrids to efficient rooftop solar panels, these solutions are revolutionizing the way we power our lives.To know more, We sat with Dr. Debajit Palit; He has a PhD in Energy Policy and an MSc in Physics. He is currently a professor at the NTPC School of Business. He has dabbled in the roles of professor, author, and researcher.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSnDxZ0S5rBFqgXWlLDHROB6BsZRhQAy0nmBubNLqr6zrxKFbtYjtEGfXoy_hygBJjdax1jhPNxtZ7w/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Dr. Debajit Patil is on <a href='https://twitter.com/debajitpalit'>Twitter</a> & <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-debajit-palit-phd-86663115/'>Linkedin</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

Going off grid: Greening India's power needs| ft. Dr. Debajit Palit

India has ambitions to install 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Achieving this target would require large scale finance, sound policies and much more.To understand how India can achieve its renewable energy targets, we interviewed Vibhuti Garg, Director of South Asia at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. Vibhuti is an expert on energy pricing, adoption of new technologies, subsidy reforms, enhancing clean energy access and more.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR2cpsbmMAjVjTFkRYyyDC03Rzniix9pLo58sWHWAuKZiUILq9OBs4ytTSa_kpDm6E3aJmuGRBpBLbH/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Vibhuti Garg is on <a href='https://twitter.com/Vibhuti_D_Garg'>Twitter</a> & <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/vibhuti-garg-78148010/'>Linkedin</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

Get Ready for India's Clean Energy Boom: Hitting the 2030 Target | ft. Vibhuti Garg

Season 4 of The India Energy Hour Podcast is here.To kickstart the season, the hosts are here to give a primer on what all to expect in India's journey towards energy transition.It is the year of general elections in India. A lot of policies and political decisions hinge on that.But there is other exciting stuff too. From India's maiden critical mineral auction to more engagement on just transition, this could be the year India walks the talk on energy transition.Tune in to get a 360 degree view of India's energy and climate action landscape as we step into the new year.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://pod.101rpt.in/5D7M'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

Gazing into the Crystal Ball: What's next for India's energy transition?

This year’s Conference of Parties (COP28), hosted in the oil-rich UAE, was full of ironies. There were apprehensions over the host, which has oil wells in its backyard. The COP28 President was the CEO of the national oil company. It was expected that at least the rich nations would drive more climate finance.But the negotiations that unfolded over the 12 days and the outcome caught many by surprise. The COP final text, for the first time, mentioned a transition away from fossil fuels. The decision was lauded, but the fine print is not that promising. There was no major uptick in climate finance; adaptation goals were left untouched, and the language towards the oil and gas sector was lopsided.To unfold the facets of the negotiations at COP28 and their impact on global climate dialogue and global warming, we talked with Jacob Koshy. Koshy is Deputy Science Editor at The Hindu and has been writing on science and technology for more than a decade. An engineer-tuned journalist, he has worked in some of the leading news dailies in India and is known for incisive reporting and comprehensive writing.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://pod.101rpt.in/cNan'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Jacob Koshy is on <a href='https://twitter.com/neutranino'>Twitter</a> & <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-koshy-ba153a1a/'>Linkedin</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>Podcast Producer, Tejas Dayananda Sagar on <a href='https://twitter.com/tejastj88'>Twitter</a> and <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/authwall?trk=bf&trkInfo=AQHxgkB5KFbilwAAAYQszPswpVVzMXHpoTXe8iezEvsZj76iS-6v7EZHpneBpbXGxz8Hf7hCTqqDb_Pw5aOlJgLcu-wLRtZaqjRFfBSCt_55aJ1-u922_cXxFSqcEozQS94_7ZU=&original_referer=&sessionRedirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ftejas-dayananda-sagar%2F'>Linkedin</a>

COP28: Hits, Misses and Vested Interests | ft. Jacob Koshy

Globally, nearly 2.8 billion people depend on solid fuels such as firewood and biomass for their cooking needs and nearly 1 billion people live without electricity connection. Majority of such people lacking basic energy access reside in African and Asian countries including India. In the last two decades, India has made substantial progress in enhancing energy access through policies that support greater use of LPG cylinders and by expanding the electric grid. However, several issues still remain. To understand the Indian and global energy access challenge and the required interventions, we interviewed two renowned energy access experts - Shalu Agrawal, Program lead at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water and Dr Hisham Zerriffi, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia. Over the years, both Shalu and Hisham have independently led numerous studies on energy access in India and in other countries. This is our first episode with two guests. An important disclaimer - Hisham is Sandeep’s PhD supervisor at the University of British Columbia.

The Grand Energy Access Challenge: India's Journey & Path Ahead

Shreya Jai is India’s leading business journalist currently working for the Business Standard newspaper.

Shreya Jai

A multimedia journalist with 101Reporters and producer of THE INDIA ENERGY HOUR podcast.

Tejas Dayananda Sagar

Manas Mishra, is a multimedia expert and sound engineer with 101Reporters.