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Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Railways has envisioned achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. About 142 megawatts of solar plants and 103 MW of wind power plants have been commissioned till October 31, 2022, according to the news agency ANI.

Detailed explanation-2: -Published: Friday 18 November 2022 The Railways plans to achieve this ambitious target in two steps: A complete transition to electric trains by December 2023 and powering the trains and stations primarily through non-renewable sources by 2030.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Government of India, as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), has set a target of 33% emissions intensity reduction, with the transport sector being one of the key sectors with substantial mitigation potential.

Detailed explanation-4: -India, in its commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, has set a target to become net zero by 2070. For the railways, the target year is 2030.

Detailed explanation-5: -India’s transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions are 12 per cent, out of which 4 per cent contribution is from the railway industry.