Iron Fist

 Indian Air Force’s first ever day-night full combat and fire demonstration, named “ Iron Fist ” was started on Feb.22 , 2013 in  presence of  The President Pranab Mukherjee, the supreme commander of the armed forces, as the chief guest at the event at Chandan Range near Jaisalmer.  More than 200 fighter and transport aircraft, including Sukhoi 30, Mirage 2000, Jaguar, MiG 27, MIG 21, MIG 29, unmanned aerial vehicles and the Awacs, participated in the demonstration.

Indigenous aircraft like Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and Light Combat Helicopter Rudra also proved their calibre at the show. The other aircraft displayed were the C130J, the AN-32, the Embraer and the IL-76. The Chopper Fleet included Mi-8, Mi-17 1V, and the newly inducted Mi-17 V5 and Mi-35. Another new entrant, the Swiss Pilatus PC-7 Mk II basic trainer, also graced the sky.

The Air Force is in fine fettle and is combat ready to give a befitting response to any future national security contingency.

Nagaland

Nagaland is a vibrant hill state Located in the extreme North Eastern End of India,  bounded by Myanmar in the East; Assam in the West; Arunachal Pradesh and a part of Assam in the North with Manipur in the south.It offers rich incomparable traditional and cultural heritage.

The Distinctive character and identify of each tribe in terms of Tradition, custom, language and dresses is clearly discernible to the visitors. Nagaland consists of 11 Districts . The districts of Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire and Longleng account for 20 seats, a third of the 60-member Assembly. Inhabited by six major Naga tribes — The Konyaks, The Phoms, The Changs, The Khiamniungans, The Yimchungrus and The Sangtams — the region is also a part of India’s border with Myanmar.

Indian Cultural Exponents

Ø Manju Barggavee  ( Kuchipudi )

Ø Pt. Ramaih Pillai   ( Bharatanatyam )

Ø Padmini Ramachandrana ( Bharatanayam )

Ø Alarmel Valli ( Bharatnatyam )

Ø T V Shankaranarayanan ( Bharatanatyam )

Ø Deepak Chatterjee  ( Vocal )

Ø Shamirishtha Mukherjee ( Kathak )

Energy Policy of India

India is having a well drafted energy policy to ensure energy security and which can be divided into short term ( steps taken in 1-2 financial years ) , medium term ( steps taken in one FYP ) and long term (steps taken in more than 3 FYP  ) measures .

As for as Short Terms Measures are concern , It is related to already created efforts by significantly reducing technical losses at three levels that is generation (India has very low PLF value in world ) , transmission (more than 40% loss in transmission ) , and criminal wastage at end use ( because Energy Saved is Energy Produced ) . The PLF value ( PLF actual generation expressed in terms of percentage of installed capacity ) of state electricity plant must be increased by providing suitable maintenance , overhauling & repairing breakdowns at proper time . The PLF value of state owned thermal power plant is least in world . The PLF value of state owned thermal power plant is mostly not affected by technologically but due to Anthropogenic factors while NTPC has PLF value more than 85% in which two of them have more than 95% in 2012-13 . The state owned Power Plant must work like the NTPC to contribute in energy security of country . If we increase our PLF by 20% & replacing all electric bulb by CFL , then we can plug the ever increasing gap of demand & supply immediately . To initiate action to reduce energy intensity of different consuming sectors of economy and promote conservation and demand management through appropriate organizational and physical measures . To accelerate exploitation of domestic conventional energy sources that is coal , hydel , oil natural gasses etc.

As for Medium Term Measures is concern , if we will use the oil at present rate then all the oil will get exploited in 35 years and coal in 60-70 years . Indian will totally be dependent on import . Which will adversely affect the economy of country . To initiate steps toward progressive substitution of petroleum product by coal , lignite , natural gas and electricity to restrict the quantum of oil import by Renewable Energy Resources . To initiate action for accelerated development of all the Renewable Energy Resources  especially Wind , Tidal , Hydel , Solar , Geothermal where the country has proven potantiality . To initiate and promote programs for attaining self reliance and self sufficiency in the energy sector to ensure Energy Security of Nation .

Next , Long Term Measures , We want to energy security in the country based on renewable energy resources . To promote a energy supply system which is ensuring energy security in a holistic manner and is based on largely renewable source of energy . This is only possible by the integration of Technology because Indian has very vast potentiality of Renewable Energy but it need technology . GOI has to work in the field of R&D in energy sector .

Rajani Kant Indra

Faculty of Law, Lucknow University, Lucknow

(Feb. 17, 2013)

Energy Security in India

India’s  Energy Security is primarily  about ensuring the continuous availability of commercial energy at competitive price to support economic growth & meet essential energy need & requirement of its people through safe , clean and convenient form of energy . Moderating and Regulating the energy requirement and increasing the efficiency of energy generation , distribution & utilization are two the very important tool to increase energy security . The primary aim of energy security is to reliably meet the demand for all the sectors of economy and all sections of society at competitive price . The demands must be met through safe ,  clean and  convenient form of energy which is technically efficient , economically viable , people friendly and environmentally sustainable. Presently India is net importer  of energy which is a matter of great concern  . The country has , now , recognize that India’s growing dependence on energy import exposes the nation to external price control . Hence domestic energy resource must be expanded . Consequently , it is not a question of choosing among the alternate domestic energy resources but to increase supply of energy in sustainable way and utilize it in a efficient way .

Rajani Kant Indra

Faculty of Law, Lucknow University, Lucknow

(Feb. 17, 2013)

Energy Scenario in India

Energy is one of the most vital input in Production . It is said to be the Prime Mover of Economic Growth .

Energy Scenario in India is not very encouraging rather is in a very sorry state . India , with 17.5% world population on 2.8% of world land is very disadvantageously placed  not only in energy related but in all natural resource , accounts for 3.5% Global Energy Demand which placed India at 6^th position in World Energy Demand .Which is a grave cause of concern for nation regarding future development .

The two most worrying factor of Energy are Per Capita Energy Consumption and High power Intensity .

Today , Per Capita Income is not but the Per Capita Energy Consumption is the measure of economic growth . The more Per Capita Energy Consumption means more TV , Computer , Radio , Refrigerator , Air Conditioner , Cooler & other electric & electronic appliances which are the symbol of luxurious living standard of people of country . But after more than 65 years of Independence of country with the tag of 4^th largest economy of world , more than 400 million people & more than 1 lakh villages of India has no accessibility of electricity . This is a question mark on the development policy makers and on the implementers . At present , India being the 4^th largest economy in world , has 1/4^th of Global Average of Per Capita Energy Consumption . Regarding Per Capita Energy Consumption India is in the row of Bottom few countries which is matter of concern .

As for as Power Intensity ( Energy Consumption for Per Unit Production ) is concern , It is very high which clearly reflect the inefficient utilization of energy and production of country . This shows  , How inefficient production system is running in country .

The dependence of Energy on primary source like wood and coal base is growing due to increasing energy demand , lake of economic & viable technology to harass Renewable form of energy . The increasing amount of Non-Renewable form of energy will lead to increase in Green house gasses which will adversely affect the climate , environment , health etc . The climatic changes will affect the agriculture and agricultural production . This will lead to put question on food security for humanity as well as other economic production of nation also . This clearly show , How unmindful is the the approach of humanity towards nature and economic development .

Next , On the Consumption section , Residential sector is consuming 56% , Industry 24% , transport 9% and other sector is consuming 7% . There is no specific space for Agriculture which show the lack of irrigation policy in electricity sector .

On the other hand , The 67-70% population living in village is using less than 30%  and 30-33 %  population living in urban area is using 70% of electricity . This the scenario of urban – rural , rich – poor . This clearly reflects that Just , fair & equitable distribution of Energy is missing in country b/w sector of economy and sections of society .

Further , the ever widening gap of Energy Supply & Demand which has already reached to 12% of peak power defficit . This increasing gap of Energy Supply & Demand will make electricity costlier . Which futher will make transpotation and production more costlier . This will lead to unwearably high inflation in economy .

Keeping , the Low Per Capita Consumtion , High Power Intensity , Unfair , Unjust , Unequitable Distribution of power in economy and in society ,  in view GOI has to cover long way path to provide Affordable , Accessible , Just , Fair , Distribution of Power to the People of Country .

Rajani Kant Indra

Faculty of Law, Lucknow University, Lucknow

(Feb. 17, 2013)