PM Modi At G7 Summit: India's Dedication To Climate Commitments Evident From Its Performance

PM Modi at G-7 Summit: PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit from Sunday for the summit of the G7, said, "We achieved target of 40 pc energy capacity from non-fossil sources 9 yrs before time."

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took part in the G7 summit held in the Alpine castle of Schloss Elmau in southern Germany following an invitation by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday, said India's dedication to climate commitments is evident from its performance. PM highlighted India's efforts for green growth, clean energy, sustainable lifestyles and global wellbeing, at a G7 summit session. PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit from Sunday for the summit of the G7, said, "We achieved target of 40 pc energy capacity from non-fossil sources 9 yrs before time."

"The target of 10 per cent ethanol-blending in petrol has been achieved 5 months before time. India has the world's first fully solar power operated airport. India's huge railway system will become net zero in this decade," he said.

"When a large country like India shows such ambition, other developing countries also get inspiration. We hope that the rich countries of G-7 will support India's efforts. Today, a huge market for clean energy technologies is emerging in India," the prime minister said.

G-7 countries can invest in research, innovation, and manufacturing in this field, he said.

"I called for a movement called LIFE - Lifestyle for Environment - in Glasgow last year. This year on World Environment Day, we launched the Global Initiative for LiFE campaign. The goal of this campaign is to encourage an eco-friendly lifestyle," he said.

"We can call the followers of this movement Triple-P i.e. 'pro planet people', and we should all take the responsibility of increasing the number of Triple-P people in our own countries. This will be our greatest contribution to the coming generations," he said.

PM Modi, attended the G7 Summit under the German Presidency, at the invitation of Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz.

"There's a misconception that poor countries...cause more damage to environment. But India’s history of over 1000 yrs completely refutes this view. Ancient India has seen a time of immense prosperity," said PM Modi at ‘Investing in a better Future: Climate, Energy, Health' session at G7.

Further, the Prime Minister said, “We hope rich countries of G-7 will support India's efforts; huge market for clean energy technologies is emerging in India".

According to Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, PM Modi hailed India's effort at clean and green energy, sustainable lifestyle and global wellbeing at the summit.

"Becoming pro-planet people. Investing in a better future. In the @G7 session on climate, energy & health, PM @narendramodi highlighted India’s efforts for green growth, clean energy, sustainable lifestyles & global wellbeing," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted.

Before the summit, PM Modi met world leaders including US President Joe Biden, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit, exchanging pleasantries and showcasing a spirit of camaraderie.

The Group of Seven (G7) is an inter-governmental political grouping consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US.