Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India has become the first country to define standards for ‘green steel,’ setting an emissions cap of 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of steel produced. Along with this, a star-rating system was introduced to classify steel producers based on their emissions performance. The ₹15,000 crore Green Steel Mission aims to promote sustainable steel production, with 37% of public procurement reserved for top-rated steel. To achieve this, the industry plans a significant ₹260,000 crore transition toward adopting green technologies, underscoring India’s commitment to reducing industrial carbon emissions.