Energy Transition
Retiring the Old Guard: Does India Have a Credible Sequencing Plan for Coal Phase-Out?
NTPC has begun identifying ageing thermal units for early retirement, marking a significant step in India's energy transition. But a unit-by-unit list means little without a grid-safe sequencing framework, replacement capacity timelines, and a just transition plan for affected workers and communities.
Nation Builders Editorial Desk · 29 Aug 2026