President of India Addresses NGT’s International Conference on Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics in New Delhi
Distilled Policy Brief
- Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal stated that India has achieved its target of 50 percent non-fossil fuel capacity five years ahead of the scheduled timeline, with non-fossil sources currently accounting for about 55 percent of total installed power generation capacity.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
National Green Tribunal (NGT) international conference 'Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' was held in New Delhi, featuring participants from 17 countries, UNEP, and ADB. India achieved its 50 percent non-fossil capacity target five years ahead of schedule, with non-fossil sources constituting about 55 percent of total installed power generation capacity.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine the role of institutions like the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in strengthening environmental jurisprudence, balancing rapid development with ecological sustainability, and fostering international cooperation for climate justice.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to India's energy capacity and climate targets as highlighted at the National Green Tribunal's international conference, consider the following statements: 1. India has achieved its target of 50 percent non-fossil fuel capacity five years ahead of the scheduled timeline. 2. Non-fossil sources currently account for about 55 percent of India's total installed power generation capacity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
According to the official policy briefing and statements by the Union Minister at the NGT international conference, India successfully achieved its target of 50 percent non-fossil fuel capacity five years ahead of the scheduled timeline. Furthermore, non-fossil sources currently account for approximately 55 percent of the country's total installed power generation capacity. Thus, both statements are correct.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.