PM Modi at climate meet: Developed nations emit six times more per capita than India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an international conference on environment and climate in New Delhi, where he highlighted the disparity in carbon emissions between developed and developing nations. He stated that developed countries produce six times more per capita emissions than India, yet developing nations often face unfair blame for climate change. Modi also noted that India's per capita emissions are less than half the global average and stressed the country's progress on nuclear energy, though he said clean energy projects face opposition from those who advocate most loudly for the environment. Modi emphasized that India is the only G20 nation to have met its Paris Agreement commitments ahead of schedule, citing growth in non-fossil fuel capacity and solar energy. He framed India's development as both fast and sustainable, and urged Indians to forcefully present the country's emissions record on global platforms. The event gathered environmental experts, judges, and officials to discuss climate action and legal frameworks.