News

NITI Aayog releases State Energy and Climate Index

Representative Image

NEW DELHI: NITI Aayog has released the State Energy and Climate Index (SECI), a first of its kind index that assesses efforts in policy implementation of states and union territories in the climate and energy sector. The assessment is done on the basis of 27 indicators grouped into six parameters DISCOM’s (distribution company) performance, access, affordability and reliability of energy, clean energy initiatives, energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and new initiatives. The index is based on 2019-2020 data.

The states have been listed in three categories- large states, smaller states and union territories. Gujarat topped the index with a SECI score of 50.1, followed by Kerala (49.1) and Punjab (48.6), amongst the larger states, while Goa has topped the list of smaller states followed by Tripura. Amongst the seven union territories, Chandigarh has the highest SECI score at 55.7 closely followed by Delhi at 55.6.

Apart from ranking the states, the SECI also aims to push the agenda for a transition to clean and green energy and reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, by encouraging fresh competition amongst states.

The report also offers suggestions and a way forward about improving the status of clean energy in the state. The states can benchmark themselves on the performance scale and best practices of better performing states can be shared with other states.

Team Urban Update

Recent Posts

Gadkari: EV prices to match petrol, diesel cars in two years

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India,…

2 months ago

14 lakh homes built in Gujarat under PMAY scheme

Representative Image GANDHINAGAR, Gujarat: Gujarat has reached a significant milestone in the construction of homes…

2 months ago

MBMC launches ‘Central School Control Room’ for students’ safety

Representative Image THANE, Maharashtra: The Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) in Maharashtra has established a…

2 months ago

Delhi govt extends ban on sale, production of firecrackers till Jan 2025

Representative Image NEW DELHI: With the aim to tackle the increasing air pollution level in…

2 months ago

UPSIDA takes over maintenance of 34 industrial areas from ULBs

Representative Image LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh: The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has come…

2 months ago

Delhi Jal Board to team up with WATCO for 24/7 water supply

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) plans to collaborate with the Water…

2 months ago