India achieved 200 GW of renewable energy capacity on September 16, 2025, per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, driven by solar (120 GW) and wind (50 GW).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed it as a 'green revolution' step toward 500 GW by 2030.
Investments topped $50 billion in 2025, creating 2 million jobs.
Challenges include grid integration and storage.
On X, environmentalists celebrated, urging fossil fuel phase-out.
The milestone reduces emissions by 300 million tons annually.
Reuters reported international partnerships, like with the US for tech transfer.
This positions India as a renewable leader, influencing global energy transitions amid climate goals.
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