New Delhi, September 19 (Daily Kiran) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the international conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” on September 19, 2026, in New Delhi. He showcased India’s significant environmental achievements, emphasizing the country’s rapid progress in clean mobility and green hydrogen sectors.
Modi announced the launch of India’s first hydrogen train, which is also the longest hydrogen train in the world. He described this milestone as the beginning of a new era in clean mobility.
Over the past twelve years, India has tripled its wind energy capacity, with substantial growth also noted in hydro-energy. The government is now focusing on nuclear energy, opening pathways for private players in these sectors. As a result, India’s non-fossil energy capacity has surged by 400 percent.
Discussing e-mobility, Modi pointed out that before 2014, only 3,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold annually. In contrast, last year saw around 2.5 million EV sales, marking a remarkable increase that benefits the environment.
The introduction of FASTag has significantly reduced waiting times at toll booths, conserving fuel. Modi noted that before 2014, only five cities had less than 250 kilometers of metro network. Today, over 20 cities operate metro services, placing India among countries with more than 1,000 kilometers of metro infrastructure.
He highlighted that the complete electrification of railways has saved millions of liters of diesel, further aiding environmental efforts. Modi asserted that India’s development is both rapid and sustainable, with unprecedented work in water conservation. More than 70,000 Amrit Sarovars have been established, and approximately 1.5 million water conservation structures have been created under the “Catch the Rain” initiative.
The National Mission on Natural Farming has also seen significant transformations, establishing clusters over 12.5 lakh hectares and developing around 3,000 climate-resilient crop varieties.
Modi stressed the promotion of agroforestry to reduce carbon footprints, noting a 22 percent increase in dense forest coverage over the last twelve years. Addressing the challenge of plastic waste, he mentioned India’s ban on single-use plastics and the promotion of a circular economy through the mantra of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” Thousands of tons of waste are recycled daily, and the Gobardhan scheme is turning organic waste into valuable resources in rural areas.
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