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India is becoming an economic powerhouse and a global leader. With the world's second-fastest growing large economy and a gross domestic project (GDP) growth rate of 8 to 9 percent, the country will experience significantly increased energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in coming decades. To maintain this growth rate over the next 20 years, India's energy consumption is projected tobe 300 to 400 percent higher than 2004 levels, raising concerns about climate change in connection with this rapid growth. India recognizes that its people, especially those in rural and poor areas, will suffer disproportionately from climate change, and therefore the country will be moving to reduce emissions to protect its people and environment.

last revised 10/22/2010

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