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Social Issues in Wind Power Projects in India

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  • Anil Ota
  • Manish Singh

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In the quest to increase dependence on non-conventional energy sources, India over the past few years has laid additional emphasis on the renewable sector. Within the renewable sector, wind power has emerged as the single-largest energy contributor in the country. The sector has been appreciated for having limited adverse implications on local communities, environment and ecology. However, off late, studies on individual projects and analysis of available sectoral data reveal that there are critical environmental and social (E&S) issues that the wind power sector needs to address. The present article, based on the review of available literature (articles/case studies, newspaper clippings, books and E&S Impact Assessment reports), has identified the key social issues affecting the sector. Based on discussions with renewable energy specialists and an assessment of available mitigation measures, recommendations have been proposed to address the identified areas of concern. It is believed that addressing the social issues of concern in the present article will contribute towards promoting socially responsible and long-term generation of renewable power in consonance with the renewable and wind power policies of India.

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  • Anil Ota & Manish Singh, 2018. "Social Issues in Wind Power Projects in India," FIIB Business Review, , vol. 7(1), pages 3-9, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:fbbsrw:v:7:y:2018:i:1:p:3-9
    DOI: 10.1177/2319714518763397
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