India has unveiled a national climate plan aimed at addressing global warming by focusing on renewable energy and sustainable development. The plan emphasizes the importance of harnessing renewable energy sources like solar power and improving energy efficiency. It also mentions the establishment of a climate change fund to research green technologies. The plan, which aims to make India's economic development more energy efficient, does not include specific emission targets that could hinder economic growth. This stance may not satisfy wealthy western countries seeking more commitment from India, a top polluter. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stated that the plan aims to provide economic and social development for India's citizens and reduce widespread poverty. Despite India's commitment to clean technology, coal remains the main source of power generation in the country, accounting for around 60 percent. The government plans to add 70,000 megawatts of power in the next five years. A recent report by Goldman Sachs warned that climate change could have detrimental effects on India's environment, including reducing cultivable land area and productivity, as well as increasing the threat of toxic waste. India argues that it needs more energy to lift its population out of poverty and points out that its per-capita emissions are much lower than those of developed nations. For example, India's per-capita emissions of carbon dioxide were 1.2 tonnes in 2004, compared to 20.6 tonnes for the United States. India's economy has been growing at a rate of 8-9 percent annually, contributing about 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this, India's per capita emissions are not expected to surpass those of developed industrialized countries. As a developing nation, India is not currently obligated to reduce emissions under the Kyoto Protocol, although pressure is increasing from environmental groups and industrialized nations. Prime Minister Singh stated that India is open to gradually transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, emphasizing that their plan is not set in stone. "It is intended to adapt and adjust in response to changing situations." Currently, the focus of India's climate change strategy includes improving energy efficiency, utilizing solar power, preserving water resources, promoting sustainable agriculture, protecting the Himalayan ecosystem, and creating sustainable habitats to establish a "green India." Prime Minister Singh emphasized that the people desire improved living standards, as well as access to clean water, fresh air, and a healthy environment.