New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- India needs to adopt a strong strategy to integrate climate considerations across sectors, with sufficient financing options and targeted policy measures to tackle climate change, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25.

To achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2070, India will need to prioritise investment in extensive grid infrastructure improvements and the secure sourcing of critical minerals necessary for this transformative shift, the survey said.

But while highlighting India's progress in building renewable energy capacity, the survey said effectively harnessing and scaling these resources remained challenging due to a lack of viable storage technologies and limited access to essential minerals.

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