Workshop on the Fundamentals of Air Quality Modelling and Its Role in Air Quality Management

CSTEP is organising a two-day regional workshop on ‘The Fundamentals of Air Quality Modelling and Its Role in Air Quality Management’ at Inspire Hall, Le Méridien New Delhi, with support from Open Philanthropy and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

 

Date: 1.4.2025 to 2.4.2025

A budget boost for solar power could reshape india’s energy and agricultural landscape

A clean, cheap, and reliable energy source can increase power supply to farmers while alleviating subsidy burdens and reducing greenhouse emissions. These are precisely the goals of the Central Government’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme launched in 2019 with a budget outlay of INR 34,422 crores. But as the March 2026 end date is rapidly approaching, the scheme has achieved only 5% of its targeted 34.8 GW solar deployment.

Can the 2025 union budget be a catalyst for offshore wind?

The Indian government has made commendable strides in promoting renewable energy (RE), including setting an ambitious target to auction 37 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. Offshore wind—a stable and reliable RE source—holds immense promise for diversifying India’s energy mix. However, achieving this goal will require significant financial and policy support. The upcoming Union Budget 2025 is an opportunity for the government to allocate additional funding and address key challenges to unlock the sector’s potential in India.

The diesel generator dilemma: Reliable power, unwanted emissions

If you face frequent power outages in your area, diesel generators (DGs) are possibly your only saviour during such times. They are known to provide reliable and uninterrupted power supply, which is especially needed in rural regions or areas with limited access to the grid. DG sets are an important tool, particularly for sectors such as telecommunications and healthcare.

But have you wondered about their emissions and how harmful they are to humans and the environment?

The On Think Tanks State of the Sector Report 2024

CSTEP contributed to this year’s State of the Sector report by On Think Tanks, which provides a comprehensive look at the global think tank sector.

This On Think Tanks publication is based on data from a global survey of think tanks. This report was compiled on behalf of On Think Tanks (OTT) by Once Once, using the Open Think Tank Directory database and information provided by 21 partner organisations. For the first time, this year’s survey allowed respondents to remain anonymous at an organisational level.

South Asia | Funding challenges and future prospects for Indian think tanks

The recently published Think Tanks State of the Sector report by On Think Tanks looked at the functioning and role of think tanks across the world, including India. The survey, answered by 11 Indian think tanks, reveals some interesting highlights about them. The number of think tanks in India—both government-led and independent ones are only increasing.

Mission ZAP: Zero air pollution across India

Air pollution is a major problem plaguing our nation. It is not just a Delhi problem or an urban problem but even the residents of Bengaluru are exposed to outdoor fine particulate mass levels far above the World Health Organization guidelines. The crores of households cooking with wood, dung, and charcoal are routinely exposed to hazardous indoor air pollution, which eventually escapes the house and contributes to outdoor air pollution. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) has made significant financial allotments to reduce PM10, and many cities seem to have made progress.