What measures have been taken by the Indian government to address climate change

Describe the initiatives taken by the Indian government to address climate change, and assess the effectiveness of these measures.
The Indian government has undertaken several initiatives to address climate change.
  • India has set a target of generating 40% of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.
  • The government has launched the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) to ensure sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Under the NAPCC, India has launched the National Solar Mission to achieve a target of 100 GW of solar power by 2022.
  • The government has launched the Green India Mission to increase forest cover and enhance carbon sinks in the country.
  • India has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 33-35% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.
  • The government has launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan to promote clean energy and reduce pollution.
The effectiveness of these measures can be evaluated by the progress made in achieving the targets. India has installed about 36 GW of renewable energy capacity as of 2020. Additionally, India has increased its forest cover by 1% since 2015. However, there is still a long way to go to achieve the targets. The Indian government needs to focus on the effective implementation of these initiatives to achieve significant progress in addressing climate change.
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