Why India Must Electrify Cooking and Transport

24 Apr 2026

India's energy security, especially in gas, has shown a fragility following the war on Iran. Accelerating the shift to electricity for both cooking and transport offers a practical remedy. With stable electricity prices this transition can reduce costs and strengthen energy security, writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, Electricity & Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute.

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Energy security
LPG
Thermal power plants
Power/ electricity supply