Power and Fuel National Planning Committee

Abstract

The National Planning Committee’s Report on Power and Fuel presents a comprehensive assessment of India’s energy sector and its critical role in national development. Highlighting severe shortages in electricity generation and fuel resources, the report emphasizes the need for state-led planning, expansion of hydroelectric power, and affordable electricity to support industrialization and rural development. Drawing on international experiences from the Soviet Union, China, and Western nations, it advocates for centralized coordination through national and provincial power boards, legislative reform of outdated electricity laws, and integration of water and energy planning. The report underscores that a coherent national power policy, focused on public welfare rather than profit, is essential for achieving energy security, industrial growth, and long-term economic progress in India.