India, Oct. 6 -- Growing up in Jharkhand's coal-mining region, Baijnath Kumar Paswan faced challenges of energy transition. Surrounded by coal mines, dust and air pollution, he went on to study Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Sussex after securing the prestigious Chevening Scholarship.

Baijnath took three attempts to achieve the scholarship, which later opened doors to student leadership, international networks and a fully funded research opportunity with Pele Energy Group in South Africa.

While speaking with HT Digital, Baijnath opened up about the challenges he faced while living in a coal mining region, difficulties while pursuing higher education, about the scholarship and his internship days and future ambitions. Rea...