Modi Optimistic About Renewable Energy Capacity In India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed optimism as India continues to collaborate with its partners through alliances including International Solar Alliance, CDRI, and the ‘Leadership Group for Industry Transition’.

He expressed pride in informing that India has led the way through its ambitious ‘Nationally Determined Contributions’. He mentioned achieving the installed electric capacity from non-fossil fuel sources nine years ahead of the target of 2030 and now setting the bar even higher through updated targets.

Addressing G20 Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meet in Chennai, he said, “India is one of the top five countries in the world, in terms of installed renewable energy capacity and informed that the country has set a target of attaining ‘Net Zero’ by 2070.”

Welcoming the dignitaries to Chennai, he also urged them to explore the ‘must visit’ destination of Mamallapuram which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one can experience inspiring stone carvings and its great beauty.

Noting that countries of the Global South are particularly impacted by Climate Change and environmental issues, the Prime Minister stressed the need to enhance action on commitments under the ‘UN Climate Convention’ and the ‘Paris Agreement’ as it can be crucial in helping the Global South fulfil its developmental aspirations in a climate-friendly way. 

He also expressed happiness that the restoration of priority landscapes impacted by forest fires and mining is being recognised through the ‘Gandhinagar Implementation Roadmap and Platform’.

Underlining that India’s initiatives are powered by people’s participation, he mentioned ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar’ which is a unique water conservation initiative where more than 63,000 water bodies have been developed in just about one year.

Concluding the address, he reiterated that we should not forget our duties towards Mother Nature.  He expressed confidence that the G20 Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meet would be productive and successful. “Mother nature does not favour a fragmented approach. She prefers “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” - One Earth, One Family, One Future”, he concluded.