Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra
Modi has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to consult states
before making any announcement regarding cut in carbon
emission at the ongoing Copenhagen Climate Summit.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Modi referred to Union
Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh's statement in which the
latter said that India is likely to commit reduction in carbon
intensity to the extent of 25 per cent by 2020.
According to the BJP leader, majority of activities in
relation to the reduction in the carbon emissions are directly
linked to the states and it will have a major impact on
sectors like energy, urban development, industry and
agriculture.
"Any announcement in the climate change policy matters
will have long term impact on various developmental activities
initiated by the state governments and therefore they should
be actively involved in preparation for any policy frame work
with reference to emission standards," he said in the letter.
Modi argued for integrated strategy on climate change and
open discussion with the states and other stake holders.
Modi also requested the PM to share contents of the
analysis report prepared by the Planning Commission based on
which the Union government is likely to make an announcement
at the Summit.
The state governments should not be left out on this very
important issue and rather they should be consulted for
evolving a joint strategy, he said.
PTI
First Published: Friday, December 11, 2009, 23:55