US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for setting ambitious climate targets and added that India has demonstrated that economic development and clean energy can go hand-in-hand. While congratulating India for making significant progress in climate targets, Kerry said that the 450 gigawatts renewable energy goal will be reached by India.

Kerry said, “PM Modi has set very ambitious targets in India. Target of 450 GW by 2030 of renewable energy is one of the most powerful goals in the world. You've already reached about 100 GW. I congratulate India for archiving remarkable milestone”.