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APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 05/04/2025

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (05-04-2025).

Mains Question & Model Answer

Q. India’s emergence as the third-largest solar power generator signals a pivotal shift in its energy transition. Examine the key drivers, associated challenges, and the way forward to ensure a sustainable solar revolution. (15 marks, 250 words)

📝 Model Answer:

India’s solar leap is not just about numbers—it reflects a vision to decarbonize one of the world’s fastest-growing economies while ensuring energy equity and security.

1. Key Drivers of India’s Solar Surge

🔸 Policy Push and Ambitious Targets

National Solar Mission (2010) under NAPCC aimed at 100 GW solar capacity by 2022 (later revised to 280 GW by 2030).
Green Hydrogen Mission and Solar Park Scheme supported scale.

🔸 International Cooperation

Formation of International Solar Alliance (ISA) with France (2015) gave global momentum.
Joint initiatives like One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG).

🔸 Declining Costs & Domestic Manufacturing

Sharp fall in solar module prices due to economies of scale.
PLI Scheme to boost indigenous solar module and cell production.

🔸 Private Sector & Innovation

Entry of giants like Adani, Reliance, Tata; use of AI in solar tracking.
Decentralized solar innovations: solar pumps, rooftop panels (Grid Interactive Rooftop Scheme).

2. Challenges Hindering Solar Potential

Challenge	Example
Intermittency and Grid Integration	Lack of storage; need for hybrid systems
Land Acquisition Issues	Rajasthan solar park protests
Financial Viability for DISCOMs	Low tariff recovery; power purchase delays
Import Dependence on China	80% of solar modules/components still imported (MNRE 2023)

3. The Way Forward

✅ Storage and Hybrid Models

Promote Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS); integrate with wind, hydropower.

✅ Green Financing & Carbon Markets

Expand viability gap funding; tap into Sovereign Green Bonds (introduced in Union Budget 2022-23).

✅ Localized Solar Push

Empower Gram Panchayats with solar micro-grids.
Example: Dharnai village in Bihar – first solar micro-grid village.

✅ Skilling and R&D Boost

Solar Skills Council and R&D clusters in IITs to develop domestic tech.

🔚 Conclusion:

India’s solar success story is a testimony to its climate commitment, but sustaining the momentum requires fixing gaps in storage, finance, and local manufacturing. If addressed wisely, India can become a solar superpower, illuminating the path for the Global South.luralism. Only an inclusive, rights-based and locally-rooted governance model can ensure enduring peace in the Northeast.

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