India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035
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Why in news
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced India's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the UNFCCC, aiming for 60% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2035.
Background
India's updated NDC targets include a 47% reduction in emissions intensity per unit of GDP and an increase in carbon sink to 3.5-4 billion tonnes. The goals were announced following a Cabinet meeting and align with the Paris Agreement.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's target for non-fossil fuel electricity capacity is 60% by 2035
- FactIndia aims to reduce emissions intensity per unit of GDP by 47%
- FactIndia's target carbon sink is 3.5 to 4 billion tonnes
- Intl. orgNDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) is submitted to the UNFCCC
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in achieving India's 2035 non-fossil fuel electricity targets while maintaining rapid economic growth.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Grid stability: Balancing intermittent renewable energy supply with base-load requirements
- Financing gap: High capital requirements for rapid non-fossil infrastructure expansion
- Policy friction: Balancing domestic industrial growth with international climate commitments
Keywords: Nationally Determined Contribution · Emissions Intensity · Carbon Sink · Paris Agreement · Decarbonization
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