Aviation Minister says 25 Indian airports presently use 100% green energy; target to make 121 airports carbon neutral by 2025
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced at the ‘European Union-India Aviation Summit’ on Thursday that 25 Indian airports are currently using 100% green energy. The minister further stated that by 2025, another 121 airports will also achieve the target of zero carbon emissions. The Indian government is encouraging airports to use green energy by 2024 and achieve net zero by 2030.
The contribution of the aviation industry to carbon emissions is being monitored carefully by the Indian government, and measures have been taken to reduce and offset emissions, news agency PTI reported. Scindia stressed that India and the European Union share a common goal of combating climate change.
