India, June 27 -- Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday indicated that the government is not likely to enforce the air conditioner temperature range of "20 to 28 degrees Celsius" in the near future, adding that such a move would be introduced gradually, possibly "may arise only after 2050."

Responding to a question at the India Climate Summit about when the new AC temperature norms would be implemented, Yadav stated, "I do not think it will happen immediately; capacities will be gradually built for it over time."

He further stressed that India's climate goals should be pursued in alignment with its national context and the principle of CBDR-RC (Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities).

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