Geothermal agneyodgara - lava energy

Abstract Title: Geothermal Energy in the Himalayas: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Agneyodgara (Lava Energy) Concept Author: Dr. Ritesh Arya The Himalayas, known for their tectonic dynamism, host several geothermal provinces including Puga, Chumathang, Panamik, and Manikaran. These geothermal fields, linked to deep-seated faults and magmatic intrusions, represent untapped renewable resources capable of transforming the energy landscape of India. Field investigations by the author since the 1990s have documented hot springs, fumaroles, and hydrothermal alterations indicating the presence of shallow geothermal reservoirs. The Puga geothermal field in Ladakh, one of the most promising sites, has recorded temperatures exceeding 200°C at shallow depths, placing it in the high-enthalpy category suitable for power generation. Beyond Puga, low- to medium-enthalpy systems can be harnessed for space heating, greenhouse agriculture, and geotourism, thereby offering socio-economic upli...

: Geothermal Papers and Presentations by Dr. Ritesh Arya 1. Geothermal Energy – Key Player in Future Safe Energy Solutions — Conference paper by Dr. Ritesh Arya (Jan 2015) This presentation underscores geothermal energy’s role as a cost-effective, 24×7 safe energy source. It highlights global geothermal reserves (~200 GW) and was delivered in his capacity as Director of Geothermal at ISEO, Geneva. 2. Geothermal Energy for Sustainable Development: A Review of Sustainability Impacts and Assessment Frameworks — Article in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (2015) This paper examines geothermal energy's fit within sustainable development frameworks and assesses its environmental and societal impacts. 3. History of Geothermal Development in India: Opportunities for Future Development — Paper (or possibly conference/workshop presentation) This work outlines India’s geothermal development history and explores future potential—highlighting designs like Agneyodgara (Lava ...

: “Dollar = Rupee” – Dr Arya’s Call for True Trade Equality GeoEconomist and geologist Dr. Ritesh Arya has coined a powerful slogan for global trade reform: “Dollar = Rupee.” At first glance, it sounds like a simple exchange rate equation, but its meaning is far deeper—it is a vision for true trade equality in the modern world. The Vision Behind the Slogan For decades, global trade has been skewed by unequal currency values. The US dollar has enjoyed the status of the world’s reserve currency, while currencies like the Indian rupee remain undervalued. Arya’s slogan “Dollar = Rupee” calls for: Parity in trade relations , where no country is handicapped by artificially weak exchange rates. Economic sovereignty , so that developing nations like India can trade on equal footing with the West. A shift in mindset , from dependency on dollar dominance to recognition of the rupee’s potential strength. The Reality Check Today, 1 USD ≈ 83 INR. This reflects differences in per capi...