The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) have launched a joint study to assess risks to India’s energy infrastructure and identify measures to strengthen its resilience. The initiative was discussed at a stakeholder consultation workshop held in New Delhi in July 2026.
The study comes as India faces rising electricity demand and growing exposure to risks affecting energy systems. According to the IEA, nearly 300 weather-related energy supply disruptions were recorded worldwide in 2023, affecting more than 210 million households and disrupting business activity. India is particularly exposed to extreme heat, cyclones and floods.
The joint assessment will examine risks across India’s energy infrastructure and identify options to reduce vulnerabilities and improve preparedness. The work builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the IEA and CDRI in December 2025 to deepen cooperation on energy system resilience.
The consultation brought together 48 participants from government, industry and civil society. Representatives included officials from the Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority, India Meteorological Department and the Embassy of Japan. Discussions covered risks to the power system, resilience measures, implementation, regulation, insurance and financing.
The study will also draw on international experience and best practices to identify practical approaches for strengthening infrastructure resilience. The collaboration is intended to support India’s energy security as electrification accelerates and electricity systems become increasingly important to economic activity.
The IEA and CDRI said the assessment will help identify resilience gaps and support a climate-ready energy system capable of responding to emerging physical and operational risks.
