India moving fast to cut carbon emissions: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres during the launch of the Mission LiFE at Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on Thursday
Rajpipla: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's carbon footprint is 1.5 tonne per head, compared to the world's four tonne per head as the country is moving fast to reduce carbon emissions by installing renewable energy systems and other options.
Prime Minister Modi and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Giving brief idea about the Mission LiFE, the Prime Minister said it is mass movement towards protecting and preserving environment by bringing changes in daily lifestyle.
Citing an example, he said a person drives car for five km to reach gym, by doing so, he is adding to the carbon emission, instead if he runs up to the gym, it will help in protecting the climate. "If we will protect nature, nature will protect us," the Prime Minister said.
"Few years ago, the country decided to switch over to LED bulbs and installed 160 crore bulbs in year leading to reduction in carbon emission by 10 million tonne. This benefit is going to last for years to come," he said.
Addressing the gathering, Guterres said, "G-20 has resources and power to end the war against nature. It can lead the world towards sustainable living."