Browsing by Author "Jaswant Rathore"

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India's shift toward sustainable energy: A comprehensive approach to renewable energy integration and environmental sustainability
(American Institute of Physics, 2024) Surajit Mondal; Arnab Mondal; Jaswant Rathore; Kota Krishna Koundinya; Amit Kumar Sharma
India's reliance on coal for energy has led to pollution, carbon emissions, and environmental hazards. To combat these issues, the Indian government is promoting renewable energy to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. By investing in solar, hydro, and wind power, India aims to minimize pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while meeting energy demands sustainably. The shift to renewable energy not only benefits the environment but also reduces energy import dependency and lowers costs. Renewable energy technologies like solar, hydro, and wind play a crucial role in power generation, offering clean alternatives derived from natural resources. The government's focus on providing 24/7 affordable electricity for all has spurred innovations in off-grid electricity generation, particularly in sun-rich regions. These advancements have attracted private sector investments, improved energy efficiency, and addressing energy shortages. India's target to install 337 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2027, with significant contributions from foreign and private sectors, underscores the country's vast renewable energy potential. Initiatives like the Electricity Act 2001 and rural electrification have enhanced energy conservation and distribution efficiency. The transition to electric vehicles and advancements in renewable energy technologies signal a promising future for India's energy sector, with opportunities for innovation, employment growth, and sustainable development. This article discusses the government's initiatives to promote renewable energy, the role of solar, hydro, and wind power in power generation, and the potential benefits of this transition for the Indian economy and environment. © 2024 Author(s).
Microplastics in the Atmosphere: Identification, Sources and Transport Pathways
(CRC Press, 2024) Rahul Arya; Jaswant Rathore; Ajay Kumar Mishra; Arnab Mondal
Microplastic (MP) pollution is a rising concern due to the overexploitation of plastics and absence of systematic dumping of plastic residue. The size of plastic particles ranging below 5 mm are termed as microplastics. Initial investigations focused on the effects of microplastic pollutants on marine as well as terrestrial ecosystems; however, recent studies have drawn attention to their presence in the atmosphere. The existence of fragmented plastics in the air was first reported in 2016, and thereafter, they were reported to be found in multiple studies conducted various environments, both indoor and outdoor conditions. The deficiency of data and lack of knowledge about their presence can be accredited to their prompt and long-range transport, which is aided by their smaller size. The current challenges with dearth of standard sampling procedures and detection approaches have limited the number of studies on airborne microplastic pollutants. Therefore, there exist large gaps in knowledge about their occurrence, horizontal and vertical distribution and their impact on air quality, ecosystem and human life. This chapter attempts to provide a broad illustration of current state of knowledge regarding atmospheric microplastics. In this chapter, we have attempted to provide an insight into microplastics in the atmosphere, its sources, types, transport pathways and an overview of the present measurement techniques along with its impacts. © 2024 selection and editorial matter, Surajit Mondal, Papita Das, Arnab Mondal, Subhankar Paul, Jitendra Kumar Pandey and Tapas K. Das. All rights reserved..