November 3, 2021
1 min read

PM Modi returns home with more ambitions

Modi thanked host British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Scottish people for their warm hospitality….reports Asian Lite News

After declaring a net zero goal year on day one and launching IRIS and GGI-OSOWOG on the second during the crucial climate change meet — COP26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his return journey to India late on Tuesday evening here.

“Departing from Glasgow after two days of intense discussions about the future of our planet. India has not only exceeded the Paris Commitments but has now also set an ambitious agenda for the next 50 years,” Modi tweeted before embarking on return journey.

He thanked host British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Scottish people for their warm hospitality.

Modi was here to attend the high level segment of the World Leaders’ Summit at the ongoing 26th conference of parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). All eyes were on India — deemed as largest polluter after China and the US by the west and ending the guessing game on day one itself, Modi declared that India will achieve net zero by 2070 among other climate actions.

On day two, the Prime Minister launched the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS), co-created by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) for working with the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to identify opportunities for partnerships and technical collaborations to strengthen infrastructure systems for resilient development in these countries.

The last big-ticket event was the launch of his ambitious programme, the GGI-OSOWOG, the Green Grids Initiative (GGI) as part of the One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) combining a massive increase in solar and wind power with international grids in every continent, connecting energy-rich locations such as sunny deserts and windy coastlines.

Before embarking, Modi interacted with the Indian community and enjoyed playing of ‘dhol’ along with the contingent there.

On the sidelines, the Prime Minister held multiple bilateral meetings.

ALSO READ: One Sun One World One Grid: Biggest-Ever Coalition For Green Energy

Previous Story

Asia Pacific Group backs UAE’s bid to host COP28

Next Story

UAE, US Launch AIM For Climate Initiative

Latest from -Top News

Visa Interview Pause Nearing End, Says US

India is the source country for the largest group of international students in the US and Bruce’s comments will be closely followed there….reports Asian Lite News The United States said the pause

White House: Israel OKs Gaza Truce

Hamas said Thursday that its leadership had received a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from Witkoff through the mediators and was studying it…reports Asian Lite News The White House said that Israel has

No Talks Till Terror Ends: India to Pakistan

The MEA’s strong response came at a time when Pakistan, pushed on the backfoot by India’s decisive Operation Sindoor, has suddenly started talking about its intent on having peace talks with India….reports

BNP ramps up poll demand

Chief Adviser Yunus had earlier promised elections in December 2025, but the timeline has since been pushed back first to February 2026 and then to June 2026, fuelling suspicion and dissatisfaction among

Saudi backs India’s strategic outreach

In a series of engagements, the Indian delegation met Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State Adel Al-Jubeir and other senior officials. A high-profile Indian all-party parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Formation of expert panel for selecting AIIMS chief questioned

There is also a talk that the search-cum-selection committee has

Big Breakthrough at LAC  

The ties between India and China nosedived following a clash