Thus, Punjab’s power crisis is not simply a question of coal shortage; it reflects the broader challenge of balancing energy security, affordability and environmental sustainability. A long-term solution requires diversification of the power mix, stronger renewable-energy integration, improved storage capacity, efficient thermal generation and better demand-side management.
For civil-services aspirants, the issue provides an important case study of the Energy Security–Economic Growth–Environmental Sustainability trilemma.
ETA IAS/PCS | Connecting Current Affairs with Concepts
