New Delhi: We will meet our goal of 175 Giga Watts of a renewable energy well before the target of 2022, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India has set itself an ambitious target of generating 450 Giga Watts of renewable energy by 2030.

Modi addressing G20 leaders on circular carbon economy approach, he said India would not only meet its Paris Accord targets, but exceed them. Modi said climate change, must be fought not in silos but in an integrated, comprehensive and holistic way. India, he said, was adopting low carbon and climate resilient development practices. Highlighting two big initiatives spearheaded by India, the International Solar Alliance and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, said Modi, we are encouraging a circular economy.

India is making next generation infrastructure such as metro networks, waterways and more. In addition to convenience and effiency, they will also contribute to a cleaner environment. The ISA is the fastest growing international alliance with 88 countries having signed up so far. With plans to mobilize billions of dollars to train thousands of stakeholders, and promote research and development in renewable energy, the ISA will contribute to reducing carbon foot print, said Modi.

The CDRI has 18 countries and four international organizations as members. Infrastructure damage during natural disasters in a subject that has not got the attention it deserves. The poorer nations are especially impacted by this. Therefore, the coalition is important, Modi said. India, he said has made LED lights popular. This sales 38 million tonnes of Co2 emissions per years, smoke free kitchens have been provided to over 80 million households through our “Ujjawala Scheme”. This is among the largest clean energy drives globally. India, he said, was attempting to eliminate the use of single use plastics, expanding forest cover and encouraging a circular economy.