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1984-85 1994-95
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(million tonnes of oil equivalent)
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Lignite 3.82 9.41
Coal 72.55 128.52
Oil 36.15 58.00
Natural Gas 6.20 15.98
Hydro power 4.48 6.88
Nuclear power 0.34 0.46
Total 123.56 219.24
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The total supply of commercial energy grew by about 7.5% during eighties. The highest growth during this period was in natural gas and the lowest growth was in hydro power.
Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, Bombay
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