Let’s delve into the key initiatives driving this green revolution.

1. Ambitious Goals: India targets achieving net zero emissions by 2070, signaling a commitment to long-term sustainability.
2. Key Initiatives in 2023: The Union Budget outlines comprehensive plans for green growth, emphasizing the importance of sustainable development.
3. Sectoral Focus: Programs in green fuel, energy, mobility, and farming aim to address critical areas contributing to environmental impact.
4. Green Credit Programme (GCP): This initiative incentivises eco-actions like tree planting and promotes voluntary environmental contributions.
5. Waste Management: India plans to establish 500 “waste-to-wealth” plants under the GOBARdhan scheme to manage organic waste effectively.
6. Circular Economy (CE) Plans: Strategic efforts are underway to develop Circular Economy (CE) plans, addressing various waste management challenges.
7. Policy Amendments: Recent revisions to policies such as Plastic Waste Management and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules aim to accelerate progress towards a circular economy.
8. G20 Leadership: India’s leadership in the G20 has led to the launch of global alliances for land restoration and the blue economy, fostering international collaboration on environmental initiatives.
9. Air Quality Measures: With monitoring in 131 cities and holistic improvement efforts, India is actively addressing air quality challenges to promote public health and well-being.
10. 2030 Renewable Energy Targets: India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with a focus on increasing the share of non-fossil fuel-based power sources.
11. Other Initiatives: The National Green Hydrogen Mission, Sustainable Agriculture, and Biodiversity Conservation efforts are among the initiatives driving India’s transition towards a sustainable future.

With concerted efforts and innovative solutions, India aims to lead the charge towards a net-zero future, steering towards a greener and more resilient future.

Written by: Sakshi Agarwal | March 06, 2024

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