India Leads G20 in Climate Goals

India is the first G20 nation to achieve its climate targets ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Independence Day. The country is focusing on green growth, aiming to generate 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030. These efforts will create job opportunities and contribute to environmental protection.

In a significant achievement, India stands out as the only G20 nation to have met its climate targets ahead of schedule, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement, made during his Independence Day address, highlights India's focus on green growth to boost employment and environmental protection.

Prime Minister Modi lauded the nation's efforts and expressed pride in meeting the climate targets set under the Paris Agreement before the deadline. He emphasized India's commitment to achieving 500 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel-based electricity installed capacity by 2030, which has garnered global attention.

Highlighting various schemes like the electrification of railways and the promotion of electric vehicles, Modi outlined India's roadmap to achieve the 2070 net-zero target. He also emphasized the potential for job creation through green initiatives, underlining India's ambition to become a global hub for green hydrogen.

(With inputs from agencies.)