Explain the meaning and importance of power resources in India
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There are large number of resources which generate the power. The important sources are Nuclear, Coal, Oil, Gas and solar energy. Today these are used for generating the electricity.
Its importance can be realized by the following facts :
1. Energy sector is very useful for the exploration of minerals.
2. It reduces the cost of production.
3. It is useful to reduce the dependence on imports.
4. It promotes the self reliance.
5. It is helpful in improving the environment.
6. It is very useful for industrialization.
7. It is very useful for the utilization of natural resources.
8. It is very useful for improving the agriculture sector.
Pakistan is facing the problem of energy crises and has taken various steps to solve this problem.
IMPORTANT POWER RESOURCES
1. Thermal Power Resources :-
Coal resources are sufficient in Pakistan. These are used in the iron and steel industry for generating the electricity. The coal resources are estimated more than 184 billion tonnes in Pakistan.
2. Coal Based Power Unit :-
The govt. is setting this unit to induct coal for industrial use. The import of machinery fr this unit is exempted from duties and taxes.
3. Oil :-
It used for getting power, light and heat. Its import is very expensive and it disturbs the balance of payment. The govt. is making sincere effort to attain the self sufficiently in oil.
4. Natural Gas :-
It is source of energy. It is consumed as a motive power. It is also used as a raw material in various industries. It is also used in domestic consumption.
Power resources are those resources which function as providing power to different things