Press Information Bureau · All India · 19 Sept 2026

English rendering of PM’s address at the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics”

In his address at the International Conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics', the Prime Minister highlighted India's achievements in renewable energy, clean mobility, and environmental protection, noting that India has fulfilled all its COP-21 commitments ahead of schedule.

Key facts

India's per capita carbon emissions are less than half the global average.
India's solar energy capacity has grown from about 2 gigawatts to over 160 gigawatts in 12 years.
Under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, more than 5 million homes have installed rooftop solar panels.
India is the only G20 country to have fulfilled all its COP-21 commitments ahead of schedule.
Last year, nearly 2.5 million EVs were sold in India.

Summary written by Suchna Board from the official release; the release itself is the source.

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