As of February 2026, which of the following best describes India's progress towards its 'Panchamrit' targets outlined at COP-26 h…

Question

As of February 2026, which of the following best describes India's progress towards its 'Panchamrit' targets outlined at COP-26 held at Glasgow?

1. A. India has successfully achieved the target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity.
2. B. India has decided to shift its net-zero target from 2070 to 2047.
3. C. Renewable energy accounts for more than 50% of India's daily electricity production.
4. D. India's total non-fossil power installed capacity crossed 50% of the total installed electricity capacity of the country. (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — India's total non-fossil power installed capacity crossed 50% of the total installed electricity capacity of the country.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is India's total non-fossil power installed capacity crossed 50% of the total installed electricity capacity of the country.

Key Points

• India announced the 'Panchamrit' — five commitments — at COP-26 in Glasgow (November 2021).
• India achieved 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in 2025, five years ahead of the 2030 target set under its Nationally Determined Contribution.
• This is the milestone described in option D, which makes it the correct statement.

Additional Information

• The five Panchamrit commitments announced at COP-26:
  • Reach 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
  • Meet 50% of energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030.
  • Reduce total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030.
  • Reduce the carbon intensity of the economy by less than 45% by 2030.
  • Achieve the target of net zero emissions by 2070.
• Why the other options are wrong:
  • Option A — the 500 GW non-fossil capacity target is for 2030 and has not yet been met; the milestone actually reached was the 50% share.
  • Option B — India has not advanced its net-zero target; it remains 2070.
  • Option C — the achievement concerns installed capacity, not daily electricity *generation*. Because solar and wind have lower capacity utilisation factors than coal, their share of actual generation remains well below their share of capacity. This distinction between capacity and generation is the trap in the question.
• Key institutional note: COP-26 also produced the Glasgow Climate Pact, in which the language on coal was softened from "phase out" to "phase down" at India's insistence.