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India’s per capita emissions less than half global: PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that India's per capita carbon emissions are less than half of the global average, stating this fact at an international climate conference in New Delhi. <source>Often, the responsibility for carbon emissions has been unfairly thrust upon developing nations</source>. He highlighted that India has been presenting this truth on international platforms, emphasizing the historical reality of its lower emissions. <source>Developed countries emit six times more carbon than India</source>.

Modi inaugurated an international conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics, launching the NGT Mobile App. He emphasized that India is providing solutions to modern climate challenges while carrying forward its commitment to nature and the environment. The conference, organized by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Delhi, brought together judges and representatives from 17 countries to discuss policy formulation, implementation, and enforcement, as well as environmental governance and institutional cooperation.

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