This discussion paper highlights the feedback of an interview conducted by Worldwatch Institute. In preparation for its September 2010 workshop bringing together leaders in Indian low carbon development, Worldwatch conducted interviews with twenty top experts in the field to gain a sense of the current state of thinking and frame the debate for the event. The set of questions aimed at insights from ten issue areas: challenges to low carbon growth, whether low carbon development is in India"s interest, emissions pathways, the National Solar Mission, the National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency, policies for sustainable business models, opportunities in infrastructure, technology and IPR, international competitiveness and finally international leadership.