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India among world’s worst five on green performance index

Published on 26 Jun 2024

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India among world’s worst five on green performance index
  • India ranked 176th out of 180 countries in the 2024 Environment Performance Index, indicating significant environmental challenges.
  • The country ranked 177th in air quality and 172nd in projected emissions by 2025, reflecting serious issues in these areas that require urgent action.
  • India's heavy reliance on coal contributes to its poor environmental performance, resulting in high emissions and deteriorating air quality, which are major factors in its low ranking.
Source: SarkariPariksha