PM Modi addressed world on Paris Agreement.

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PM Modi Says India Will Achieve Beyond Paris Agreement Targets

While addressing the virtual Climate Ambition Summit on December 12, PM Narendra Modi said that India would exceed the target of the Paris Agreement. PM Modi stated, "...I make a solemn pledge today. Centennial India will not only meet its own targets but will also exceed your expectations". Moreover, the PM added emission intensity levels have been curbed by 21 per cent in comparison with 2005 levels. 

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 - 12:54 AM / by Rashi Jain

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