Viksit Bharat 2047: Transition from Gas-Based Energy to Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future

The Viksit Bharat 2047 is the vision of how India will be transformed into a developed economy by the India 100-year independence anniversary. One of the aspects of this vision is the shift in gas-based energy systems into electricity-powered technologies in many areas of life like households, transportation, and industry. Gas fuels such as the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas are successful in this area but they also cause greenhouse gases and environmental pollution. A more efficient and cleaner option would be electrification by renewable sources of energy like solar and wind power. The rethinking of the way is what helps the country to drive the growth of the economy without the principles of carbon intensity and so, the country does not have to sacrifice environmental integrity in the name of achieving the prosperity. This paper discusses the significance of replacing gas with renewable energy sources, explains the electrification opportunities in the sector by sector, analyses the obstacles related to the shift, and explains the policy actions that are needed to facilitate the shift. The paper concludes that a renewable energy expansion coupled with electrification will be very instrumental in attaining sustainable development and energy security in India by 2047. Keywords: Energy transition, Electrification, Renewable energy, Sustainable development, clean energy