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Energy is funfamental to the economic development of a society. Ensuring energy security is critical to the security, sovereignty, and well-being of any country. However, there is no consensus on the definition of energy security. Energy Security and Economic Development in India attempts to construct an appropriate definition for the concept of energy security. The evolution of energy security is traced at both the global level and in the Indian context. This book elaborates on the concept of energy security, highlights its linkages, enumerates India's indigenous energy resources, examines the status of energy security in the country, and makes policy suggestions to ensure energy security in the country. Salient Features Extensive coverages of the various energy resources of India. Unique focus on economic linkage between energy and economic growth. Detailed description of the trends in India's energy consumption, production, imports, and exports. Discussion on energy efficiency and evaluation of energy-efficiency policies in vogue. Provision of policy suggestions to improve energy efficiency and conservation. Analyses of the environmental impact of different sources of energy and long-lasting, adverse implications of anthropogenic activities. Succinct highlight on the importance of water in strategies to attain energy security. Systematic analyses of pricing dynamics of various energy sources. Elucidates the goepolitical dynamics and underpins the role of energy diplomacy in acheiving energy security. About the Author Dr. Bala Bhaskar Boddu possesses more than 25 years of versatile experience as an engineer, an economist, and a diplomat. He is a graduate in Civil Engineering, and a postgraduate in Economics. He holds a doctorate in Economics and is also a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers, India. Dr. Bhaskar worked as Civil Engineer for the Government of Andhra Pradesh for nearly seven years. During this period, he was involved in planning and implementation of varied developmental and anti-poverty programmes, incluing bio-energy project. After joining the Indian Foreign Sevice in 1993, he served in the Indian Embassy, Cairo, and Consulate General of India, Jeddah. During 2000-03, Dr. Bhaskar served as Representative of India to Palestine. His postings in the Middle East have further reinforced his interest in energy and related issues. Dr. Bhaskar also served in various capacities in the Ministry of External Affairs between 2004 and 2010. Presently, he is serving as Minister in the Embassy of India, Washington, DC. Dr. Bhaskar has delivered guest lectures in several Indian and foreign universities of the Middle East and Indian Economy, among other topics.