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By the rapid expansion in the coal-based power generation in India, the sector’s coal consumption increased from 300 million tonnes in 2006–2007 to 600 million tonnes in 2017–2018 which is about two-thirds of the country’s total coal consumption. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from the sector have also risen, from 500 million tonnes in 2005 to 1,000 million tonnes in 2015. In 2016, India generated 3.1 giga tonnes (Gt) of CO₂ equivalent (CO₂) emissionsnearly 6.5% of global GHG emissions.India’s coal power generation’s contribution was nearly 1.1 Gt CO₂ eq. approximately 2.4 % of global emissions and 50 % of the country’s fuel-related emissions. As central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) projections, coal-based power will continue to play a crucial role in India’s energy security, with the capacity expected to rise from 205 GW in 2020 to 266 GW in 2030. As our reliance on coal extends into the future, we need to identify pathways to decarbonize our fleet through technological, regulatory and policy interventions and decisions.