Prime minister Narendra Modi
India sets sights on breakthrough carbon-capture framework
South Asian economic giant is prioritising the development of CCUS policies to combat climate change and meet its international climate commitments
India’s appetite for CCUS is poised for significant growth heading into 2025 as the government has indicated it expects to announce a new policy framework for the sector before the end of this year. As the world’s third-largest emitter of CO₂ and one of the fastest-growing economies globally, the government recognises the need for greater policy support. In 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by mid-century, before ramping up to full net zero by 2070. “India’s economy saw rapid growth in 2023, expanding by 6.7%,” said Megha Arora, partner at Indian law firm JSA Advocates & Solicitors. “The country’s emissions grew faster than GDP, at slightly m
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