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Public procurement can play a key role in strategic governance, ensuring service delivery that achieves value for money and generates benefits not only for organizations, but also for the environment, society and the economy. IISD's Procurement team will present key research on green public procurement.
India subsidised a whopping Rs 3.2 lakh crore energy sources, including fossil fuels and renewable energy in the fiscal year 2023, as per a report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
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India's energy subsidies have soared to a record $39.3 billion in the fiscal year 2023, marking a nine-year high, according to the latest findings. The surge is attributed to the nation's broad-based strategy to enhance its energy supply in light of the 2022 global energy crisis and its burgeoning energy needs.
The 2022 global energy crisis, together with India's growing energy demand, has led the country to adopt a hybrid approach, expanding all forms of supply in 2023. This approach has pushed India's total energy subsidies to 9-year high of USD 39.3 billion for the fiscal year ending 2023, states a new IISD report.
This report outlines the importance of monitoring progress in green public procurement (GPP) and highlights various methodologies, challenges, and recommendations.