(a) whether the Government proposes to announce a long term Energy Policy with a
view to promote environment friendly sources of energy;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be announced ?
(a) whether the Government proposes to announce a long term Energy Policy with a
view to promote environment friendly sources of energy;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be announced ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING
(SHRI M.V. RAJASEKHARAN)
(a): Planning Commission released the Expert Committee Report on the Integrated
Energy Policy (IEP) in August, 2006. The IEP lays specific emphasis on promoting
environmental friendly sources of energy.
(b): The details are available in the IEP report at the Planning Commission website
www.planningcommission.nic.in .
(c): Several recommendations of the IEP Report are already under implementation while
other recommendations are under consideration by the various line
Ministries/Departments.