Coal in India
The Just Transition Debate
As India expands renewables, it must plan for coal-dependent regions, workers and revenue, while meeting growing power demand.
Change, without abandoning people.
Demand
Coal demand is still growing for the next decade, even as renewables surge.
Planning
Regions need new industries, retraining and fiscal support.
DMF
District Mineral Foundations use mining revenue for local development.
Stranded assets
Old plants and mines may lose value if demand falls.
A retraining scheme
Former miners learn to install solar panels.
Assuming transition is only a technology issue
People and places matter.
Key takeaways
- Coal demand still grows.
- Regions need diversification.
- DMFs fund local development.
- Assets may be stranded.
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