Energy Efficiency
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: MISSIONS AND MEASURES
INTRODUCTION
Talking about the importance of energy efficiency measures in India, the first thing that comes to the mind is JNNURM mission, a joint initiative by the Ministry Of Urban Employment and Poverty Alleviation and the Ministry of Urban Development on behalf of the Government of India. But before going to the details of JNNURM mission it is important to first understand the importance and need of Energy Efficiency in the Indian context.
The need for Energy Efficiency reforms can be discussed under the following headings:- 1) Need for Efficiency Enhancement:-
There is an urgent need to take measures to enhance efficiencies in urban service deliveries so that the problems arising out of shortages can be minimized.
2) Need for Sustainable Infrastructure Development:-
Identifying this critical issue, a provision has been made under the scope of JNNURM as the Sustainable Habitat Mission which addresses key issues like Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) that promotes Green Building Concepts.
3) Need for National Level Reform:-
There is perceive need to integrate the reform initiative in urban areas across different state in the country. It is important to set up reform linked assistance both financial and advisory to the State Governments.
4) Harnessing the Potential of Reform in Urban Development:-
Several reforms have been initiated and more in the pipeline in order to harness the potential areas of development in Urban Infrastructure. Improving upon and developing better civic amenities is the way forward.
5) Need for a mission-led initiative:-
Unless the provision for development are taken up by the Government in the form of specific and focussed missions which attempt to improve the infrastructure and increase energy efficiency, the progress will be very slow and it will be very difficult to realize the full potential for economic growth.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU NATIONAL URBAN RENEWAL MISSION
INTRODUCTION
Talking about the importance of energy efficiency measures in India, the first thing that comes to the mind is JNNURM mission, a joint initiative by the Ministry Of Urban Employment and Poverty Alleviation and the Ministry of Urban Development on behalf of the Government of India. But before going to the details of JNNURM mission it is important to first understand the importance and need of Energy Efficiency in the Indian context.
The need for Energy Efficiency reforms can be discussed under the following headings:- 1) Need for Efficiency Enhancement:-
There is an urgent need to take measures to enhance efficiencies in urban service deliveries so that the problems arising out of shortages can be minimized.
2) Need for Sustainable Infrastructure Development:-
Identifying this critical issue, a provision has been made under the scope of JNNURM as the Sustainable Habitat Mission which addresses key issues like Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) that promotes Green Building Concepts.
3) Need for National Level Reform:-
There is perceive need to integrate the reform initiative in urban areas across different state in the country. It is important to set up reform linked assistance both financial and advisory to the State Governments.
4) Harnessing the Potential of Reform in Urban Development:-
Several reforms have been initiated and more in the pipeline in order to harness the potential areas of development in Urban Infrastructure. Improving upon and developing better civic amenities is the way forward.
5) Need for a mission-led initiative:-
Unless the provision for development are taken up by the Government in the form of specific and focussed missions which attempt to improve the infrastructure and increase energy efficiency, the progress will be very slow and it will be very difficult to realize the full potential for economic growth.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU NATIONAL URBAN RENEWAL MISSION