India with a population of 1.3 billion people aspires to achieve a double digit GDP growth to lift vast sections of its population out of poverty and also to create a modern, diversified industrial and services based economy. However,India needs 21st century governance standards that enable faster policy decisions to meet the aspirations of its ever increasing population and the critical role of the energy sector in fulfilling those aspirations with low carbon strategies for inclusive growth. Comprising a host of expert contributions and extensive analysis done by the Independent Power Producers Association of India (IPPAI), this book delves into the key issues concerning India