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and rising emissions of CO 2<br />

, NO x<br />

and SO 2<br />

. Prompt government action could<br />

counter these worrying trends. Implementation of the policies and measures<br />

presented in the Alternative Policy Scenario would achieve substantial energy<br />

savings and emissions reductions (see Chapter 18). In practice, it will be a<br />

considerable political challenge to put India’s energy system onto a more<br />

sustainable path, both in terms of establishing as a priority the need for action<br />

and winning consensus for vigorous implementation of the required measures.<br />

The possibility of stronger economic growth, however, demonstrates the<br />

urgency of taking advantage of the energy-security and environmental benefits<br />

of more rigorous policy action.<br />

572 <strong>World</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Outlook</strong> <strong>2007</strong> - INDIA’S ENERGY PROSPECTS

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