PM Modi: Developed Nations' Per Capita Carbon Emissions Six Times India's, Blame on Developing Countries Misplaced

Prime Minister Narendra Modi argued that developing nations, including India, are unfairly blamed for carbon emissions, pointing out that developed countries have per capita emissions six times higher than India. He also noted India's per capita emissions are less than half the global average, and stressed that India has already fulfilled its Paris Agreement commitments ahead of schedule. Modi's remarks came at an international conference on environment and climate, where he also criticized legal opposition to nuclear energy projects. The article highlights the ongoing debate over emissions responsibility and the need for equitable climate action. India's progress on renewables and non-fossil fuel capacity is notable, but absolute emissions growth and grid decarbonization remain key challenges for the world's third-largest emitter.