India’s government has announced something very important for the future of our country: it does not plan to add more coal power capacity beyond 2035. Instead, officials say India will focus hard on clean and renewable energy — a big step toward protecting nature and keeping our air, water and environment safer for everyone. Hindustan Times+1
This decision comes after years of balancing the need for energy with the need to care for the planet. Right now, coal power provides a lot of electricity across India, but it also produces pollution that can harm the air we breathe and contribute to climate change. Experts say that by focusing away from coal after 2035, India is trying to give future kids a cleaner, greener world.
The government’s plan is to keep coal-based power capacity at about 307 gigawatts by 2035 — but no further increase beyond that. Hindustan Times This means that new major coal-power plants are unlikely in the coming years. Instead, India’s push will be toward solar, wind and other clean energy sources. Already, many solar and renewable-energy projects are underway across different states. Reuters+1
Why is this shift so important? For kids — and everyone else — it can mean cleaner air, less pollution, and a more stable environment. Fossil fuels like coal release harmful gases and particles when they burn, which can cause breathing problems, dirty air and climate changes that make summers hotter, winters unpredictable, and sometimes cause severe weather. By choosing clean energy, India hopes to reduce these dangers.
Also: with more clean energy, India can help protect forests, wildlife, rivers — and make sure that as cities grow, they don’t damage nature too much. Using sun, wind, and other renewable power is kinder to Earth and helps keep plants, animals, and people safe.
This news is trending and being discussed widely because many countries around the world are trying similar changes — and India is one of the biggest in the world. What happens here can affect lots of people: kids, families, animals, and nature. It gives hope that we can balance progress (electricity, growth, jobs) with caring for the planet.
For children reading this: remember — energy does not just come from magic. It comes from sources like coal, wind, or sunlight. And how we choose our energy affects everything: the air we breathe, the trees around us, the water we drink, and even the animals we share our world with.
If you like, you can talk about this at school or home: ask how electricity comes to your house, where it comes from, and how you can help save energy. Turning off lights when not needed, using fans instead of AC when possible, planting trees — these small actions matter when many people do them together.
Let’s celebrate this decision — because it’s not just about power, it’s about a promise for a cleaner future. 🌱
Kid-Friendly Summary:
India has decided not to add more coal power beyond 2035, and will focus on cleaner energy sources — a big step toward protecting the environment and keeping our world healthy.
Learning Takeaway:
Choices about energy matter — using clean power helps protect air, water, animals and people; even small actions at home can contribute to a healthier planet for everyone.
