| The Government of following countries had committed to reduce emissions by 2020 | |
| Australian: 5 to 25% | India: 20 to 25% |
| Brazil: 36.1 to 38.9% | Israel: 20% |
| Canada: 17% | Japan: 25% |
| China: 40 to 45% | Mexico: 30% |
| Indonesia: 26% | Russian Federation: 15 to 25% |
| South Korea: 30% | South Africa: 34% |
| United States: 17% | |
"Our Vision is to make India’s economic development energy-efficient. Over a period of time, we must pioneer a graduated shift from economic activity based on fossil to one based on non-fossil fuels and from reliance on non-renewable and depleting sources of energy to renewable source of energy. In this strategy, the SUN occupies centre-stage, as it should, being literally the original source of all energy. We will pool our scientific, technical and managerial talents, with sufficient financial resources, to develop solar energy as a source of abundant energy to power our economy and to transform the lives of our people. Our success in this endeavor will change the face of India. It would also enable India to help change the destinies of people around the world."
Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India
Launching India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change on June 30,2008
