Pramod Jaiswal is Research Intern from Nepal at the Institute for Defence Studies and
Analyses, New Delhi. He is also a Ph.D. candidate at South Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Energy transition is defined as a structural change in energy balance when some fuels are replaced with others. This process of structural transition, however, does not lead to an ultimate replacement of fuel but a substantial reduction of its share. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is widely considered a transition fuel that will eventually lead to a shift to the renewable energy system. LNG provides an alternative to coal, oil, nuclear energy and pipeline gas, as it helps reduce carbon emissions.
The only way to resolve the crisis is to acknowledge Madeshis as genuine citizens of Nepal, whose respect and dignity can be protected by a clear recognition of their rights in the new constitution.
Contextualizing Madhesi Frustration in the Wake of Nepal’s New Constitution
The only way to resolve the crisis is to acknowledge Madeshis as genuine citizens of Nepal, whose respect and dignity can be protected by a clear recognition of their rights in the new constitution.