- Title: India sets sustainable climate targets on 75th Independence Day
- Date: 15th August 2021
- Summary: MODI GETTING OFF PODIUM TO INSPECT GUARD OF HONOUR SOLDIERS STANDING IN FRONT OF RED FORT MODI AND SINGH WALKING MODI HOISTING INDIAN FLAG MODI SALUTING VARIOUS OF FLAG HELICOPTERS SHOWERING FLOWER PETALS DURING CELEBRATIONS VARIOUS OF MODI GIVING SPEECH INDIAN SPORTSPERSONS WHO PARTICIPATED IN TOKYO OLYMPICS SEATED MODI ASKING ATTENDEES TO CLAP IN THE HONOUR OF SPORTSPERSONS PEOPLE SEATED AT CELEBRATIONS (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) INDIAN PRIME MINISTER, NARENDRA MODI, SAYING: "We have set a target of producing 450 GW renewable energy by 2030. Out of these, the 100 GW target has already been achieved by India before time. Our efforts are also giving an assurance to the world on the practicality of renewable energy." PEOPLE AT CELEBRATIONS (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) INDIAN PRIME MINISTER, NARENDRA MODI, SAYING: "This (Green Hydrogen) will make India 'aatmanirbhar' (self-reliant) in the field of energy. National Hydrogen Mission will also become a new inspiration for the whole world towards clean energy transition. Green growth will bring many new opportunities of green jobs for the youth of the country and the startup." SPORTSPERSONS SEATED (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) INDIAN PRIME MINISTER, NARENDRA MODI, SAYING: "India has a lot of population as compared to other countries and our lifestyle is also different from them. Despite all the efforts, we could not save a lot of people because of coronavirus. A lot of children lost their parents, no one was left to pamper them. This unbearable pain will always remain with us." MODI GREETING ATTENDEES TRICOLOURED BALLOONS MODI GREETING SPORTSPERSONS EVENT CONCLUDING
- Embargoed: 29th August 2021 10:17
- Keywords: Independence Day India Narendra Modi Olympics Red Fort environment hydrogen mission
- Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA
- City: NEW DELHI, INDIA
- Country: India
- Topics: Asia / Pacific,Government/Politics
- Reuters ID: LVA003EQE2TLB
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spelled out a number of climate action goals while addressing the nation on Sunday (August 15) - the 75th Independence Day.
India announced becoming self-reliant in its energy requirement before the 100th Independence Day, insisting on promotion of gas-based economy, a CNG-PNG network across the country among other things.
India aims to produce 450 GW renewable energy by 2030, a target that Modi said was pacing ahead of its schedule.
Modi also announced a detailed plan on National Hydrogen Mission on promoting the research and usage of green Hydrogen, calling it "an inspiration for the world towards clean energy transition."
"Our efforts are also giving an assurance to the world on the practicality of renewable energy," said Modi.
India had earlier hinted on shifting towards green Hydrogen to control emissions. It can also be used as a "decarbonising agent" for industries like chemicals, metals, fertilisers, transport, heat and power.
As a byproduct, Hydrogen consumption in the form of a fuel only produces water and gives three time more energy than the same amount of gasoline.
Modi also remembered those killed during the deadly second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.
"Despite all the efforts, we could not save a lot of people because of coronavirus. This unbearable pain will always remain with us," Modi said.
India achieved its independence from the colonial British rule on August 15, 1947, ending more than 200 years of rule. But celebrations to mark independence are tinged with sadness because they also recall the bloody partition from Pakistan in which hundreds of thousands died. - Copyright Holder: ANI (India)
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