What are the steps taken by India to combat climate change and achieve SDGs
Enlist the measures taken by India to tackle climate change and achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Setting a target to produce 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022
- Establishing National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)
- Introducing the National Clean Energy and Environment Fund
- Implementing the “Make in India” program to promote sustainable manufacturing practices
- Banning single-use plastics in several states and cities
- Launching Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to improve sanitation and waste management
- Promoting afforestation and increasing forest cover by setting a target of achieving 33% forest cover
- Taking steps to increase the use of electric vehicles by setting targets
- Encouraging sustainable agriculture practices
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