India has pledged to curb its greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35 per cent by 2030. Unveiling Intended Nationally Determined Contribution, INDC document in New Delhi today, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said the goal is to reduce emissions intensity by 33 to 35 percent from the 2005 level. He said India's per capita emissions in 2030 shall be lower than current global average.<br/><br/>The Minister said they are aiming to achieve 40 per cent of electric power installed base capacity from non-fossil fuel by 2030. He said the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions are comprehensive, progressive and ambitious. <br/> <br/>On climate change, the Minister said India is not a part of the problem, but part of the solution. Laying out the national circumstances and challenges as regards climate change, Mr Javadekar said poverty eradication and sustainable growth are India's priorities. <br/><br/>Saying that India's share in global carbon emissions is just 5.7 per capita, he said it has been decided to formulate a 15 year plan to contribute towards global action against climate change.
News On AIR | October 2, 2015 5:59 PM
'India pledges 33-35 per cent cut in carbon intensity by 2030