The Indian Government has recently pledged to reduce the projected carbon emissions by

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At the COP26 Summit in Glasgow (2021), India pledged to reduce its cumulative carbon emissions by 1 billion tons by 2030. This is part of India's updated NDCs, which aim to limit global warming to below 2°C, ideally 1.5°C, as set by the Paris Agreement.
Key Steps to Achieve the Goal:
1. Expanding renewable energy capacity to 500 GW.
2. Increasing the share of non-fossil fuel energy to 50% by 2030.
3. Improving energy efficiency across industries.
Information Booster: The reduction of 1 billion tons represents about 20% of India’s projected emissions during the period. This goal aligns with broader commitments such as achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
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