Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates discussed India’s progress in the energy sector during their interaction on Friday. PM Modi mentioned India’s advancements in solar and wind energy and expressed eagerness to accelerate development in the nuclear sector. He highlighted efforts to fast-track solar and wind energy projects and expand into the nuclear sector.
PM Modi mentioned initiatives like the launch of a Green Hydrogen-powered boat service in Tamil Nadu and plans for similar services in other regions to support environmental conservation efforts like the Clean Ganga movement.
The conversation also covered technology innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Digital India, and climate action. Gates expressed concern that the world may miss the targets for limiting global warming, emphasizing the need to make green technologies more cost-effective for widespread adoption.
PM Modi proposed the concept of ‘Green GDP’ to measure development in alignment with environmental sustainability, advocating for a shift towards sustainable lifestyles and promoting innovation in emerging sectors.
PM Modi highlighted government initiatives to support technology innovation, such as providing funds and interest-free loans to youth for working on futuristic technologies. He also mentioned the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative to promote sustainable living practices.
the discussion underscored India’s commitment to environmental conservation and technological advancement for a greener future.
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