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With the help of any four examples, explain India’s stand on environmental issues.

India’s stand on environmental issues is explained below:

1. India signed and supported the Kyoto protocol in August 2002.


2. India is of the view that the major responsibility of environment protection is in the hands of the developed countries as they have degraded the environment due to the developing of industries.


3. India passed the energy conservation act in 2001.


4. India adopted the national auto fuel policy.


5. It passed the electricity act in 2003 to encourage the use of renewable resources.


6. It is also set to launch a national mission on beat diesel.


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