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Tamil Nadu Urged to Make Sustainability Core to Growth Strategy

Tamil Nadu’s Environment Minister said sustainability should be part of how the State grows.

He said protecting nature should happen alongside creating jobs and building industries.

The government has proposed spending ₹3,000 crore each year on climate-related work.

Tamil Nadu also wants half of its electricity to come from solar and wind power by 2030.

Officials said progress should be measured through results such as cleaner energy, reused water and fewer emissions.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited uses farm waste, wood from plantations and recycled paper.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited uses treated sewage and wind power in its operations.

Speakers said governments, companies and communities must work together, including by separating household waste.

Key facts

Proposed climate budget: ₹3,000 crore annually for climate resilience, renewable energy infrastructure, green corridors and coastal protection.
Renewable electricity target: Tamil Nadu aims to meet 50% of its electricity requirements through solar and wind power by 2030.
Climate measurement: Suggested indicators include clean-power capacity, reused water, waste diverted from landfills, green jobs and emissions avoided.
TNPL renewable energy: Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited derives about 43% of its energy usage from renewable sources.
TNPL target: TNPL aims to increase renewable energy use to 70–80%, subject to improvements in wheeling and power evacuation.
TNPL sourcing: The company has tied up with nearly 40,000 farmers for plantation-based wood sourcing.
CPCL wind facility: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited commissioned a 17.6-MW wind power facility at Dindigul.

thehindubusinessline.com · 2 weeks ago