IEA, CDRI Assess Risks to India's Energy Infrastructure Resilience
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Security
Why in news
The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) jointly assessed risks to India's energy infrastructure, highlighting threats from extreme weather and cyberattacks. This comes as India's electricity demand surges, making resilience critical for economic growth.
Background
India's energy infrastructure faces growing vulnerabilities due to climate change-induced extreme weather events and increasing cyber threats. The CDRI, launched by India in 2019, focuses on promoting disaster-resilient infrastructure globally.
Key facts
IEA and CDRI organized a stakeholder consultation to assess risks to India's energy infrastructure.
Extreme weather events and cyberattacks are identified as key threats to energy system resilience.
India's electricity demand is surging, necessitating improved power grid resilience.
The assessment aims to safeguard India's economic growth by ensuring energy infrastructure reliability.
The consultation involved multiple stakeholders to discuss risk mitigation strategies.
Prelims pointers
- IEA: International Energy Agency, an autonomous intergovernmental organization.
- CDRI: Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, launched by India in 2019.
- Energy infrastructure resilience: ability to withstand and recover from disruptions.
Mains angles
- GS3: Disaster Management – Discuss the role of resilient infrastructure in mitigating disaster risks.
- GS3: Energy – Examine the challenges to India's energy security from climate change and cyber threats.
- GS3: Security – Analyze the impact of cyber threats on critical infrastructure and measures to enhance resilience.