India's carbon footprint lower than global average: PM Modi's big climate push

Download AppNewsSCIENCEIndia's carbon footprint lower than global average: PM Modi's big climate push India's per capita carbon footprint remains well below the global average, PM Modi said while addressing Delhi Climate Week in and higlighting India's climate journey since the Paris climate summit.PM Modi is seen speaking at the Delhi Climate Week. (Photo: Screengrab/Narendra Modi/X)Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage and put the spotlight on India's growing climate action, pointing to the country's rapid expansion of renewable energy, cleaner transport and water conservation as examples of how economic growth can be pursued alongside environmental protection.Addressing Delhi Climate Week, PM Modi recalled India's climate journey since the Paris climate summit and pointed out that India has taken the world along in its efforts to protect the environment and was turning its ancient understanding of living in harmony with nature into modern solutions.India's per capita carbon footprint remains well below the global average, he added.- EndsPublished On: Sep 19, 2026 11:32 IST