Relevance : GS Paper III
India’s carbon emissions grew by 4.8% during 2018.
India’s Per Capita Emissions
India’s emissions have grown, but per capita they remain less than 40% of the global average.
The Climate Change Challenge
Urgent action to sharply cut carbon emissions is crucial, and all countries, including India, must act quickly.
Way Forward for India
- Intensive measures in key sectors will help meet the national pledge to cut energy intensity of GDP.
- India needs to ramp up its capacity in renewable energy sector.
- The potential of rooftop solar photovoltaics needs to be adequately utilized.
- Coal power plants must be cleaned up. This process should be aided by the UNFCCC.
- The Centre’s plan to expand electric mobility needs to be pursued vigorously.
Conclusion
India should choose green growth for future energy pathways and infrastructure.