Reduce thermal power states’ pollution.

India’s Climate-Friendly Economic Development Commitments
• India committed to adopting a climate-friendly path to economic development.
• The country aims to reduce GDP emissions intensity by 45% by 2030.
• The goal is to achieve about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.

Thermal Power Production and Emissions
• Thermal power production results in significant carbon emissions.
• The power-producing states bear the pollution burden to provide electricity to the consuming states.
• The thermal power sector remains a major contributor to carbon emissions in India.

India’s Renewable Electricity Generation Capacity
• Maharashtra had the highest nonrenewable electricity generation capacity in 2022-23.
• Rajasthan had the highest renewable electricity generation capacity in India.
• Despite having the highest electricity generation capacity, some states consume more than their generation.

Thermal Electricity-Producing States and Pollution
• Tripura has the highest share of thermal power in the total electricity generation capacity.
• Chhattisgarh is the highest net seller of electricity among all Indian States.
• Gujarat is the highest importer of electricity.