What steps are being taken to promote clean energy technology adoption in India

Understanding the measures being taken by the Indian government to adopt clean energy technology.
The Indian government has taken several steps towards promoting the adoption of clean energy technology to address climate change concerns and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
  • One of the primary measures taken by the Indian government is the National Solar Mission, which aims to achieve 100 GW of solar power installed capacity by 2022.
  • Another significant measure is the Ujjwala Yojana, a scheme that provides free LPG connections to households in rural areas, thereby reducing dependence on traditional fuels like wood and charcoal.
  • The government has also launched the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme, which provides incentives for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and aims to have 30% of all vehicles in India running on electricity by 2030.
  • In addition, the government is also promoting the use of alternative fuels like biodiesel and ethanol, and has set mandatory blending targets for petrol and diesel.
  • The Indian government has also introduced net metering policies that allow households and businesses to sell excess solar power back to the grid.
These measures are expected to significantly reduce India's carbon footprint and promote the adoption of clean energy technology.
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