PM Narendra Modi has proposed a five-fold strategy for India to play its role in helping the world to get closer to 1.5 degrees Celsius, in a global Climate meet (COP26) in Glasgow.
Highlights:
Prime Minister Modi dubbed his plan ‘Panchamrita,’ which literally translates to ‘five ambrosia.’
Panchamrita is a traditional method of combining five natural foods: milk, curd, ghee, honey, and jaggery.
In Ayurveda, a procedure known as panchmrita is used. It’s also employed in Hindu and Jain religious ceremonies.
India has a Population of 17% of the world’s population. However, it only accounts for 5% of total emissions. India is ranked fourth in the world in terms of capacity.
Panchamrita
By 2030, India plans to grow its non-fossil energy capacity to 500 gigawatts.
Until 2030, India will be able to cover 50% of its energy needs with renewable energy.
By 2030, India will have reduced carbon emissions by one billion tonnes.
By 2030, India will have reduced its carbon intensity by 45 percent.
By 2070, India will have achieved net-zero emissions.