In a strong affirmation of India’s role on the world stage, Minister Prahlad Joshi emphasized the nation’s dedication to propelling a rapid, just, and people-centered global shift to clean energy. Speaking on Sunday, he reiterated that this transition must serve humanity and safeguard the Earth.
Joshi’s response to UN chief Antonio Guterres on X platform came amid growing international acclaim for India’s renewable energy strides. He pointed out that the country’s path is grounded in tangible progress, lofty goals, and broad-based participation.
‘Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision has us expanding renewable capacity at an unprecedented pace, simultaneously boosting sectors like industry, employment, and cutting-edge innovation,’ Joshi elaborated.
Guterres commended India as proof that clean energy and economic industrialization are compatible. He called for collective action: ‘Together, let’s turn climate urgency into growth prospects and ensure a swift, equitable clean energy shift.’
India’s leadership shines through its 2030 commitments: slashing emission intensity by 45% versus 2005, ramping non-fossil power to 50% of total capacity, and building massive carbon sinks absorbing 2.5-3 billion tons annually.
The country has surpassed two-thirds of its NDC targets well ahead of time, marking a milestone in global climate efforts.
Shifting focus to technology, Guterres at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighted AI’s potential pitfalls. He advocated for unified global standards to prevent silos in AI advancement.
With tech rivalries intensifying, lack of common ground risks a splintered landscape of policies and tech specs, he warned. Interoperability thrives on consensus over testing protocols and risk evaluations.
Guterres pushed for evidence-driven AI regulations—guardrails that secure safety, foster trust, clarify rules for enterprises, and turbocharge responsible innovation.