Government of India's summary of 24 recent initiatives on climate change. India’s GHG Emission Pathways until 2030 under different assumptions made public; shows India will remain a minor per capita emitter even in 2030. Planning Commission-led Group set up to develop strategy for India as a low carbon economy to feed into twelfth plan process. Delhi becomes first State to release Climate Change Action Plan; other States finalising their Plans. National Policy on Bio-fuels approved by Cabinet to promote cultivation, production and use of Bio-fuels for transport and in other applications. National Missions on Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency and Strategic Knowledge approved; other Missions in final stages of preparation. In-principle approval given to 30 ‘Solar Cities’ with aim of 10% deduction in projected demand of conventional energy through a combination of energy efficiency and renewable. Energy efficiency ratings made mandatory for 4 key appliances.
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