Those responsible for climate change cannot ask India to stall its development: Bhupender Yadav

Bhupender Yadav

New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) India is free to use its resources to fulfil the energy needs of its people and countries historically responsible for climate change cannot ask it to stop its development, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Tuesday.

Addressing an event organised by trade association ASSOCHAM, he said India believes in climate justice which means everyone has access to resources to lead a dignified life.

"When we talk about stopping the use of fossil fuels... We say India is moving towards renewables. But it does not mean that those who historically emitted greenhouse gases for their growth ask us to stop our development.