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OVERVIEW successfully arrested pollution From the times of Chief of the holy river and improved Minister Narendra goals. water quality at numerous At the COP 26 at Glasglow locations. This cause has been extremely close to PM Modi to Prime Minister last year, PM Modi shared Modi’s heart, as evident in his decision to donate all proceeds Narendra Modi, one consistent his five-point agenda - from an auction of gifts he received to the Namami Gange theme in governance is the ‘Panchamrit,’ for countering programme. illustration that development climate change. This provides The last eight years have witnessed a rapid transition and environmental a comprehensive approach that towards renewable sources of energy. India has had the conservation can go hand- most countries can replicate. fastest growth rate in renewable energy capacity addition among in-hand. Under PM Modi’s India’s global efforts have large economies. Numerous incentives for the renewable leadership, there has been rapid been accompanied by consistent energy sector and lower cost of inputs have led to a development without hurting steps within the country by massive decrease in renewable energy tariffs. Further, the the environment and, in fact, the Modi government. The UJALA programme has led to thousands of crores of savings while protecting it. Modi government has brought while reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Over the last eight years, transparency and objectivity to People’s participation has India has emerged as a environmental law compliance. been central to the Prime Minister’s vision of providing a global leader in the fight This has not only generated clean and healthy environment. From cleanliness to avoiding against climate change. From trust in the government but single-use plastic, he has often encouraged citizens negotiations over global climate also helped in ensuring that to make lifestyle changes to contribute to the environment. change deals to the adoption sustainable development By transforming these causes into mass movements, he has of renewable energy, India is becomes possible. ensured impact at scale rather than a temporary shift in public leading international efforts for The government’s habits. environmental protection and remarkable efforts for *** shaping the global agenda environmental protection have When PM Modi took over led to many commendable in 2014, India was globally achievements. There has seen as a roadblock in climate been a significant increase in negotiations. However, the forest cover in the country. Prime Minister has given Over the past decade, the tiger solutions to forge a path population in India has more forward. Since COP 21, the than doubled. While many Prime Minister’s principle of countries fail to fulfil their climate justice has ensured that climate targets, India has hit equity concerns aren’t ignored targets long before deadlines. in climate change negotiations. For example, the target for India has remained focused achieving 40% of installed on providing a ‘fair deal’. It electricity capacity from non- has ensured that advanced fossil sources, which was set at economies cannot abdicate COP 21, was fulfilled nine years their responsibility towards ahead of schedule. environmental protection. At The Namami Gange the same time, India is also programme, a flagship initiative meeting ambitious climate of the government, has 146 8 Saal - Seva, Sushasan aur Garib Kalyan

As per 2018 Projects worth over India has census India’s Tiger pledged to achieve Rs. 30,853 population has crore net-zero emissions by doubled launched under 2070. Namami Gange Mission India has Renewable energy Solar energy achieved capacity has installed COP 21 more than capacity has targets doubled grown 9 years ahead 1,900% of schedule since 2014 since 2014 Nearly 20 36 lakh crore 70% Solar pumps to LED bulbs reduction in solar be installed under distributed under energy tariffs since PM-KUSUM UJALA scheme 2014 Over 10 Indian Palli in Jammu World’s beaches now have and Kashmir largest solar is India’s first Blue Flag park Certification ‘carbon neutral panchayat’ (Over 2,200 MW) commissioned in Bhadla, Rajasthan Universalizing Benefits For All 147

Ensuring sustainable is now a leading voice achievement have been development in climate change hallmarks of India’s negotiations. renewable energy policy. • Modi government • India has made ‘climate • Since 2014, there has been has demonstrated that justice’ central to global a 20-fold increase in solar development can climate change discourse. energy capacity. go hand-in-hand • PM Modi’s ‘Panchamrit’ • PM Modi has encouraged with environmental and ‘LIFE – Lifestyle For people’s participation in protection. Environment’ initiatives environmental protection. highlight India’s position • From Swachh Bharat • Environmental law as a global role model in to the end of single-use reforms under PM Modi countering climate change. plastic, he has motivated have led to both better citizens and brought compliance and ease of Transformation of India’s a voluntary change in doing business. green landscape through Jan everyday habits. Bhagidari India is shaping the global *** climate change debate • Big targets and speedy • Unlike the past, India Did you know? At the COP26 Summit in Glasgow, PM Modi pitched for a ‘one-word movement’ before the world in the form of ‘LIFE’ which stands for ‘Lifestyle for Environment’ The Prime Minister called upon the world to make ‘Lifestyle for Environment’ i.e. LIFE a global mission to fight climate change. The vision emphasizes not only energy production but also energy conservation and sustainable living. These solutions include energy-efficient ACs, geysers, heaters and ovens. 148 8 Saal - Seva, Sushasan aur Garib Kalyan

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