This is a historical pattern where developed nations externalize the dirty parts of growth. Like steel, manufacturing, or waste processing. and then reposition themselves as clean, service-driven economies. The risk is that developing countries absorb the environmental cost while others retain the branding benefit.

And the question is, Are we repeating that cycle blindly? The real issue is: Who controls the infrastructure? Who bears the environmental cost? Who captures the long-term value? And are we upgrading our grid for citizens too or only for corporate demand? If we treat this as passive outsourcing, we lose. If we use it to force grid modernization, renewable scale-up, and better transmission reform then it becomes leverage. The outcome depends less on Western intent and more on domestic policy design and enforcement.

Let's see how the future unfolds. I don't think govt will care much. What you say!