Transition Chronicles captures the people’s side of India’s energy transition, spotlighting the financial, social, and institutional mechanisms needed to make it equitable and inclusive. It provides sectoral insights and explores advancements made at the national level, sub-national level, by civil society and industries as India transitions to net-zero by 2070.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞:
What defines the next wave of India’s Energy Transition
India’s energy transition is unfolding against the everyday realities of increasing heat stress and rising electricity demand to deliver reliable and affordable power to households, small businesses, and industry. As incomes rise, cities expand, and cooling becomes essential, the power system is undergoing pressure to balance demand and resilience to climate variability.
People-Centric Energy Transition: Tracking State-Level Progress
People-centric energy transition requires tracking state-level progress to understand how policies and actions translate into real outcomes for citizens.
Such tracking enables identification of gaps and supports more informed, inclusive, and effective decision-making for advancing the energy transition.
The Human Side of Energy Transition in India
The past few months have shown that India is steadily building the foundations for a people-centred and future-ready transition. A notable development is that policy conversations are no longer limited to technology and emissions. We are now asking: who benefits from this shift? Can traditional workers find new jobs? Will communities have a say in what happens to their land? Can women lead this change?
A Grounded Pathway to Viksit Bharat and Net Zero
Read what our CEO Srinivas Krishnaswamy said about India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero 2070, highlighting a “People/Communities First Approach” as the guiding principle.
Reports and Papers Released in the Domain
Reports and papers released in the domain by Vasudha Foundation and partners, spanning Industry, Finance, Gender, Mobility, State and District-focused efforts, and People-centric Green Growth, reflecting diverse pathways for an inclusive energy transition.
A Letter from 2047: From those who inherited the choices you made
We speak to you from 2047, from a country that embedded sustainability within its development strategy, recognising it as essential to long-term growth and national resilience.
Chip by Chip: Exploring Delhi’s Seelampur E-waste Market
In November 2025, we set out to explore the suburban heart of East Delhi, a place synonymous with motherboards, discarded cellphones and the relentless hum of informal recycling. Our destination was Seelampur, a market known globally as a hub for e-waste dismantling.
Why Second-Life Batteries Matter Now More Than Ever
We are witnessing a rapid surge in demand for lithium-ion batteries, driven by the growing integration of battery technology across digital devices, household appliances, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy systems. As their adoption scales, it is essential to consider not only their first — or “primary” — life, but to adopt robust lifecycle management that unlocks value well beyond first use.