India has set target of cutting carbon footprint by 30-35%: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India has set a target of reducing carbon footprint by 30 to 35 per cent.

He me statement while dressing convocation ceremony of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) here through video conference.

"Today, our country is moving ahe with target of reducing carbon footprint by 30 to 35 per cent. When I told this to world, it expressed surprise and wondered if India can achieve it," he said.

"Efforts are on to increase use of natural gas capacity four times during this dece, and work is also on to nearly double oil refining capacity in next five years," he said.

Modi also said that work is constantly going on to strengn start-ups in energy sector, and a special fund has been allocated for purpose.

"If you have any idea, product or a concept that you want to incubate, n this fund will be a good opportunity for you, and a gift from government," he said.

"In oil and gas sector alone, crores of rupees are going to be invested during this dece, so you have a lot of opportunities in this field," he ded. 

Im credits: PIB