Push for renewable by 2030, net-zero emissions by 2070: PM Modi’s 5 commitments at COP26 summit

India will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, PM Modi said at the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow on Monday. He also made four other commitments to mitigate climate change.

Speaking at the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow, PM Narendra Modi made five commitments, on behalf of India, to mitigate climate change. Terming the commitments as "panchamrit", the PM reiterated that India is working very hard on tackling climate change-related issues.

"India is the only country that is delivering in 'letter and spirit' on the Paris Declaration commitments on tackling climate change," PM Modi said.