Sustainable Development

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India aims to achieve 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity by 2030, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to G20 Energy Ministers. India has already surpassed its non-fossil installed electric capacity target, achieving milestones like connecting households with LPG and providing electricity to every village. The nation launched extensive LED distribution and agricultural pump solarization programs. It aspires to become a global hub for green hydrogen production and emphasized sustainable energy transition. Modi also highlighted the importance of low-cost finance for developing countries and proposed transnational grid interconnections for energy security. He introduced Mission Life to make individuals climate champions for a greener future.

It seems like Indian airlines are caught in a tough spot due to the government's ambitious sustainability goals. Here's the scoop: there's talk of a mandate for airlines to blend 1% sustainable aviation fuel starting in 2025. They have been invited to participate in a green fuel joint venture. But hey, it looks like these plans might be a tad too ambitious, according to insiders.

As part of its energy compact goals, it will also install 60 gigawatt of renewable energy capacity by 2032.NTPC plans to invest ₹1 trillion between 2019 and 2024 to become a 130 GW power producer by 2032.

The intent of CHRB’s rankings’ list is excellent, but it’s hollowed by naïveté

GDP growth needs to be complemented with a valuation of assets, including natural capital

The Impact Driven Enterprise Accreditation (IDEA) in Malaysia could potentially be an important step towards building a more inclusive economy

The average Dalit woman dies 14.6 years younger than women from higher castes, says the UN report

Urbanization in the 21st century is a complex affair with many stakeholdersand it requires a holistic framework

The need of the hour is to start the process of moving towards sustainable investing practices and being socially responsible, instead of a knee-jerk reaction when regulatory compliance becomes mandatory