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Abhishek Singh· 2023

Question Q5GS3GS1

How will the Structural Shift from coal based faces to renewable energy generation impact human development in coal bearing states?

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A) COP26 India accepted the target of shifting to renewable energy sector with target of 500 GW of energy from renewables by 2030.

Structural Shift impacting HD in coal bearing states as:

1Negative way:

(a) Demand for Coal to get reduced affecting income of states. eg. Jharkhand

(b) Loss of jobs to informal workers from Bihar, UP etc.

(c) Closing of coal dependent power plants & industries in the region

(d) Affecting export potential of coal to neighbouring countries

2Positive + Impact
3Skilling & job creation in other sectors of renewable energy

(b) Reducing carbon footprints → helps India meet COP26 targets

(c) Reducing Ecological destruction

(d) Tribal Communities will not be disrupted due to development induced displacement

(e) Investment in 'clean coal technology'

(f) More innovation & startup promotion in other sectors

District mineral funds (DMFs) can be used in mining area to improve Human development during this structural shift

— Abhishek Singh

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  • Balanced view of positive and negative impacts
  • Mentions specific states
  • Links to global commitments
  • Proposes District Mineral Funds solution
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Abhishek Singh

2023

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources and their location

Energy sector transition and socio-economic impacts

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154

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3

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Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu is known for its manufacturing clusters on firecrackers and matches. The local economy of the area is largely dependent on firecrackers industry. It has led to tangible economic development and improved standard of living in the area. So far as child labour norms for hazardous industries like firecrackers industry are concerned, International Labour Organization (ILO) has set the minimum age as 18 years. In India, however, this age is 14 years. The units in industrial clusters of firecrackers can be classified into registered and non-registered entities. One typical unit is household-based work. Though the law is clear on the use of child labour employment norms in registered/non-registered units, it does not include household-based works. Household-based work means children working under the supervision of their parents/relatives. To evade child labour norms, several units project themselves as household-based works but employ children from outside. Needless to say that employing children saves the costs for these units leading to higher profits to the owners. On your visit to one of the units at Sivakasi, the owner takes you around the unit which has about 10-15 children below 14 years of age. The owner tells you that in his household-based unit, the children are all his relatives. You notice that several children smirk, when the owner tells you this. On deeper enquiry, you figure out that neither the owner nor the children are able to satisfactorily establish their relationship with each other. Bring out and discuss the ethical issues involved in the above case. What would be your reaction after your above visit?

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