India is one of the largest economies in the world and, consequently, holds an important position in global climate politics. According to India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the country has some 230 million vehicles. This insight sheds light on the contribution of the transportation sector to India’s total value added (VA) and the sector’s rising carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Senior Research Associate Yagyavalk Bhatt is a senior research associate at KAPSARC, where he has worked since 2017. His work focuses on supply-… Yagyavalk Bhatt is a senior research associate at KAPSARC, where he has worked since 2017. His work focuses on supply- and demand-side policies in the transportation sector and associated energy demand. His work also focuses on energy transition policies in India and Saudi Arabia. He has authored and contributed to numerous research papers and studies related to the transportation and electricity sectors. Yagyavalk has a master’s degree in renewable energy management and engineering and a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communication.
Expertise
- Energy Sustainability
- Energy Economics
- India Clean Energy Transition
- Climate Policies
- Energy Policy Analysis and Renewable Energy
Publications See all Yagyavalk Bhatt’s publications

India’s Ambition to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2070: Uncertainty and Opportunity
India is one of the largest economies in the world and, consequently, holds an important…
29th December 2021
Barriers to and Opportunities for Light-Duty Vehicle Electrification in India: Insights From a Survey of Experts
India is one of the largest economies in the world and, consequently, holds an important…
5th October 2021