Which one of the following sectors is the largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions from fuel consumption in India ?

In India, the energy sector is the primary driver of greenhouse gas emissions, with electricity and heat production being the largest single contributor. According to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), electricity and heat producers accounted for approximately 53.7% to 54% of India's total CO2 emissions in 2023. This dominance is largely due to India's heavy reliance on coal-fired power plants to meet its growing energy demands. In comparison, the transport sector contributes significantly less, at approximately 12.8%. While other sectors like manufacturing, construction, and agriculture also contribute to the national carbon footprint, they do not match the scale of emissions generated by the power sector. Globally, the energy sector (including electricity, heat, and transport) remains the largest source of emissions, a trend mirrored in India's national inventory [1].

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1. [1] https://wgbis.ces.iisc.ac.in/sdss/BUiS/publications/319024_1_En_8_Chapter_OnlinePDF.pdf