Energy potential of central Asian states and its implication for India

India’s economic progress forecasts an increasing demand of energy to retain its momentum. Being in the category of high energy consumer countries with substantial energy deficit, it obviously requires a dependable and durable resource backbone to support it. Among the many options that can be used and relied upon, Central Asian States, seem to have not only proximity advantage but more importantly resource potential to ensure durability in the Indian economic development. This article examines the possibility and appropriateness of central Asian energy resources and market for India. It delves into the potential of energy different sectors of the region in the background of the potential requirement of energy in India. Many recommendations are added to provide inputs for policy formulation in terms of the peripheral and central issues concerning the tapping of this energy option.