India reduced carbon intensity by 7% between FY14-FY24: Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Mr. Shripad Yesso Naik
- IBEF
- August 22, 2025
India has reduced its carbon intensity by 7% over the nine years up to FY24, aided by a rising share of renewable energy in the electricity grid and the adoption of efficient energy technologies, Parliament was informed. The average carbon emission intensity of grid electricity declined from 0.78 kg/KWh in FY15 to 0.72 kg/KWh in FY24, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Mr. Shripad Yesso Naik, said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. While coal-based power continues to contribute the largest share of India’s electricity generation, the country remains committed to balancing energy security, affordability, and accessibility with its transition towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
India’s renewable energy targets have seen significant early success. In its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in August 2022, India aimed for 50% of cumulative installed electric power capacity to come from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. This milestone was achieved five years ahead of schedule, with 50.25% of total installed capacity derived from non-fossil fuel resources as of July 31, 2025. Initiatives such as permitting 100% foreign direct investment, introducing Renewable Purchase and Consumption Obligations, and schemes like PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana have accelerated renewable energy adoption, reinforcing India’s dual focus on sustainable growth and climate action.
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