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This case study describes the implementation of decentralized solar micro-grids by GHE in Ladakh and northeast India to provide clean energy to remote communities where national grid extension is unfeasible.

This document is an annex to the 'Mapping India’s Energy Subsidies 2020' report, providing detailed summary tables for specific energy subsidies and a comprehensive description of tax measures related to coal-fired power in India.

This briefing by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the challenges of integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation policies in India, specifically focusing on the arid regions of Barmer and Leh. Based on action research by SEEDS India, the document highlights how a lack of coordination between government ministries leads to ineffective implementation and potential maladaptation, while advocating for the use of local multi-stakeholder platforms and post-disaster 'windows of opportunity' to drive policy convergence.

This 2013 fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines its activities and partnerships in India aimed at promoting climate compatible development. The document details specific projects focusing on urban heat responses, gender-responsive state action plans, community radio for adaptation knowledge, and resilient housing. It also highlights a 'silent disaster' in Ladakh involving massive livestock loss due to extreme snowfall and provides a critical analysis of the challenges facing State Action Plans for Climate Change (SAPCCs) in India.

This case study describes a community-led pilot project initiated in 2021 to provide a consistent, piped water supply to Gangles, a rural ward in Leh, Ladakh, India. The project addressed extreme winter temperatures of -30 degrees Celsius and uneven terrain by implementing an insulated pipe distribution network and smart water management systems, ensuring a supply of 75 litres per person per day.