Highlights of India’s long-term climate plan

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Expand renewables, strengthen power grid India aims to rapidly expand its renewable energy capacity in the short to medium term while strengthening the electricity grid and enhancing its flexibility.

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Greater use of nuclear energy Explore a greater role for nuclear energy and enhance support for R&D into future technologies such as green hydrogen, fuel cells, and biofuels.

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Energy conservation Appropriate demand-side measures like energy efficiency measures

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Rational use of fossil fuel While the share of coal in installed capacity and supply of power will decline, coal will be needed for power and energy, the LTS states.

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Low-carbon growth Enable focused transition towards low carbon development

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Shift to renewables Optimum energy mix complimenting national development scenarios