Climate change and its resultant effects have posed a serious problem in front of the entire world. In this scenario, sustainable development is a big challenge, but the way India has balanced both environment and development together is an example in front of the entire world.<br />''<br />''A report –<br />''Government has launched the National Hydrogen Mission to promote Green Hydrogen Energy. Under this scheme, a target of producing five million tonnes Green Hydrogen Energy by 2030 has been set. Due to the promotion of electric vehicles, 11 lakh electric vehicles have been registered in the country by March this year. Four thousand 500 charging stations have been approved under Battery Swapping Policy.<br />''<br />''UJALA Scheme was launched in 2015 which helped in not only providing affordable LED bulbs to people, but also helped in energy conservation. Due to this initiative, 3.86 crore tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced annually in the country. Now, India is the second largest market of LED in the world. Beneficiaries of this scheme have this to say.<br />''<br />''The Namami Gange Mission was launched for effective abatement of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga. Till March this year, 366 projects worth over 30 thousand crore rupees have been sanctioned. Out of this, around 200 have been completed. Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, the Namami Gange Mission is an example for the world in terms of river conservation
News On AIR | June 11, 2022 2:10 PM
Eight years of Modi govt: Various schemes launched to deal with climate cahange