New Delhi, March 22 -- Amid rising global concerns over LPG supply due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia, foreign affairs expert Robindra Sachdev on Sunday said that energy-related challenges are becoming increasingly significant for India, and thorium could play a key role in ensuring long-term self-reliance.

Sachdev warned that if LPG shortages intensify and dependence shifts rapidly toward electricity, India could face mounting challenges related to supply and cost.

"In such a scenario, thorium could play a crucial role in helping India achieve energy self-reliance by enabling affordable and stable power generation," he said.

Highlighting India's resource advantage, he noted that the country possesses nearly 25 to 30 per cent of ...