US Iran War | Why India Must Treat Solar As National Security, ISA Chief Explains | NDTV Exclusive
India’s energy reality is being reshaped by the ongoing West Asia crisis. With LPG supplies disrupted and nearly 90% of imports passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the government has been forced to revive subsidised kerosene across 21 states and UTs—a move many believed was history. Long queues, panic buying, and rising black-market prices are exposing how vulnerable India remains to global energy shocks. But this crisis could also be a turning point. In this exclusive conversation with International Solar Alliance Director General Ashish Khanna, we explore why India must now treat solar energy as national security- not just climate goal.
