Access To Energy Shouldn't Be Limited To Rich, Says Modi

Doesn't Back G7 Stand On Ukraine

At a time when energy costs are sky-high, it is important to remember that energy access should not be the privilege of the rich alone and that a poor family also has the same rights to energy, said PM Narendra Modi Monday, addressing a G7 meeting in Germany on climate and energy.

The G7 summit took place against the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict that has driven up energy prices while also endangering global food security. The G7 condemned Russia's actions in a statement, which India participated in as a guest, but did not endorse the statement.

'India is emerging as a huge market for clean energy tech'

The Indian government had delivered LED bulbs and clean cooking gas door to door in India and showed that millions of tonnes of carbon emissions can be saved while ensuring energy for the poor, said PM Narendra Modi while addressing a meet on climate and energy at the G7 Summit in Germany. He said India's dedication to its climate commitments was evident from its performance.