What steps has the Indian government taken to promote sustainable development and combat climate change

The Indian government has taken several steps to promote sustainable development and combat climate change. Some of these include:
  • Setting a target to generate 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, including 100 GW from solar power, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Introducing the National Action Plan on Climate Change, which includes eight major missions to address various aspects of climate change, such as solar power, energy efficiency, and sustainable habitat.
  • Launching the Green India Mission to increase forest cover and promote the sustainable use of forest resources.
  • Implementing the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, which aims to provide clean cooking fuel to rural households, reducing indoor air pollution and deforestation caused by traditional cooking methods.
  • Adopting the Paris Agreement on climate change and committing to reducing the emission intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels.
These measures demonstrate India's commitment to sustainable development and combating climate change by adopting renewable energy, enhancing forest cover, and promoting clean energy solutions.
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