Sovereign Energy Independence
India’s energy challenge is no longer just about affordability or sustainability; it is about strategic survival. With over 85% crude oil and 50% natural gas imported, energy dependence has evolved into a structural vulnerability impacting economic stability and foreign policy autonomy.
- In an increasingly fragmented global order, marked by conflicts, chokepoints, and volatile supply chains, energy sovereignty is the new strategic currency.
What is Sovereign Energy Independence?
Sovereign Energy Independence refers to a nation’s ability to secure, produce, manage, and control its energy needs with minimal external dependence, while retaining full strategic autonomy over pricing, supply chains, and technology.
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