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Summary
Central Act enacted 2001-09-29. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceIndia Code (Historical)
PublishedSaturday, 29 September 2001
Affected PopulationAll citizens, 275 million forest-dependent people
Key Numbers
Net-zero target: 2070
50% non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030
Green Climate Fund: $3 billion committed
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeCPCBMinistry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEA
Key Stakeholders
Forest CommunitiesPolluting IndustriesRenewable Energy FirmsPower ConsumersDISCOMsCoal Industry
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