Reached 50% non-fossil installed power capacity: India at UN conclave

At the high-level segment of the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi on Thursday, India highlighted its strong domestic track record in the last decade, stating that the country had “already reached 50 per cent” non-fossil installed electricity capacity.

Delivering India's national statement, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh said India's energy transition, including solar, wind, hydropower, biofuels, green hydrogen, offshore renewables and storage was reshaping our energy landscape.

"Flagship programmes such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM are enabling households and farmers to access reliable and affordable clean energy while encouraging active public participation in climate action," he said. Singh highlighted India's people-centric approach to environmental solutions, strong domestic achievements and steadfast commitment to the principles of Equity and Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC).

The minister also highlighted Mission LiFE, describing it as a global movement, which was launched by the PM Narendra Modi at COP 28.

Highlighting India's large-scale ecological efforts, the minister pointed to major afforestation and restoration programmes.