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India's CCU Roadmap for Hard-to-Abate Sectors, Draft 2030 Plan by MoPNG, Targets Net-Zero 2070

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26 Feb 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:3rd largest CO2 emitterNet-zero 2070Draft 2030 CCUS roadmap
Bodies:Ministry of Petroleum and Natural GasDepartment of Science and TechnologyIIT BombayAmbuja CementsJK CementOrganic Recycling Systems Limited (ORSL)Takshashila Institution
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What This Article Covers

1.India, the world's third-largest CO2 emitter, needs CCU for hard-to-abate sectors like power, cement, steel, and chemicals to achieve its 2070 net-zero target.

2.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has a draft 2030 CCUS roadmap, while private sector pilots (e.g., Ambuja Cements with IIT Bombay) are converting CO2 into fuels and materials.

3.Examiners will focus on India's strategic position, the role of the MoPNG roadmap, and the challenges of cost and infrastructure in scaling CCU technology.

The Big Picture
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Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies are critical for India to reduce emissions from hard-to-abate industrial sectors like cement and steel. India has a draft 2030 CCUS roadmap and is pursuing pilot projects, aligning with its 2070 net-zero target. However, cost competitiveness and infrastructure readiness remain key challenges for scaling up.

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Quick Exam Facts From News

India's CO2 Emission Rank3rd largest emitter
India's Net-Zero Target2070
Key Ministry for CCUS RoadmapMinistry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)
Key CCU Pilot (Cement Sector)Ambuja Cements (Adani Group) & IIT Bombay

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  • ›India's CO2 Emission Rank: 3rd largest emitter
  • ›India's Net-Zero Target: 2070
  • ›Target this Data: India is the world's third-largest CO2 emitter.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) for the draft 2030 CCUS roadmap.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: India's net-zero target year is 2070.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which Indian ministry has prepared a draft 2030 roadmap for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), as mentioned in the article?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies in India:

1. India is the world's third-largest emitter of CO2, with major contributions from power generation and industries like cement and steel.

2. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) provides research funding but has not created any specific roadmap for CCU technologies.

3. A key challenge for scaling CCU in India is the cost competitiveness of CCU-derived products compared to fossil-based alternatives.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to the article, what is India's committed target year for achieving net-zero emissions?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is identified as the primary objective of promoting Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies for India, as per the article?

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