India can’t accept cap on its energy consumption: Document

India is committed to the path of sustainable development and follows environment policies but it cannot accept any commitment that limits the growth of its energy consumption, a document prepared for the G-8 summit said today.

It noted that India and other developing countries faced formidable challenges in meeting their energy needs. India needs to sustain 8-10 per cent economic growth to eradicate poverty and to meet its economic and social development goals.
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