PM Modi says developed nations emit 6 times more per capita carbon than India, defends India's climate record

At an international conference on climate dynamics, PM Modi argued that developed nations have per capita carbon emissions six times higher than India's. He noted India's per capita emissions are less than half the global average and that India met its Paris Agreement commitments ahead of schedule. The speech focused on shifting responsibility for emissions from developing countries to historical emitters. India's position highlights the equity debate in climate negotiations: while India's per capita footprint is low, its total emissions rank among the highest globally. The country still relies heavily on coal for power, and scaling renewables plus storage will determine whether it can keep emissions growth in check without sacrificing economic development. The next round of climate targets will test whether these statements translate into concrete grid and industrial decarbonization plans.