--- title: "Modi says India's carbon emissions below global average" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/climate/modi-says-indias-carbon-emissions-below-global-average" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/modi-says-indias-carbon-emissions-below-global-average" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/climate/modi-says-indias-carbon-emissions-below-global-average.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/modi-says-indias-carbon-emissions-below-global-average" category: "Climate" area: "India" published: "2026-09-19T10:45:58.494Z" source_reported: "2026-09-19T09:32:47.000Z" updated: "2026-09-19T10:45:58.494Z" trust_score: 76 critic_score: 77 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-19T10:30:18.882987+00:00" --- # Modi says India's carbon emissions below global average *Prime Minister Narendra Modi also stated India fulfilled Paris climate commitments ahead of schedule.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 76 of 100, higher is better. Trust 76: many outlets and Modi’s named statements provide corroborated, sourced facts. - Craft 77 of 100, higher is better. Critic 77: clear context and specific data, but no opposing quotes. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype 15: measured language, no sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's per capita carbon emissions are less than half the global average. - Modi claimed India is the only G20 country that has fulfilled all its Paris COP21 commitments ahead of schedule. - He stated that developed nations emit about six times more per capita carbon emissions than India. - Modi made these remarks at the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's per capita carbon emissions are less than half the global average. He also asserted that developing countries are often wrongly blamed for carbon emissions. Modi claimed that developed nations emit approximately six times more per capita carbon emissions than India. He made these statements at the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics”. Modi also highlighted India's progress in environmental protection over the past 12 years, with a significant focus on renewable energy. He asserted that India is the only G20 country to have fulfilled all its commitments made at the Paris COP21 Summit ahead of schedule. The Prime Minister also launched the NGT Mobile App at the conference. ## Coverage disagreements The Economic Times and India Today reported that Modi said developed nations emit about six times more per capita carbon emissions than India. Other reports did not include this specific figure, though some mentioned that developed nations emit more than India. ## Omissions None of the left-rated digests mention that developed nations emit about six times more per capita carbon emissions than India. None of the right-rated digests mention that Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the NGT Mobile App at the conference. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 17% (1) - Centre: 16% (1) - Right: 67% (4) 15 of 21 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-19T10:30:18.882987+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-19T11:00:30.148Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report from The Hindu was a digest and did not provide its own article. The digest stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's COP21 commitments were achieved ahead of schedule. ### Centre - The centre-rated report from The Economic Times led with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that India's per capita carbon emissions are below half the global average. It also included his claim that developing nations are wrongly blamed for emissions and that developed nations emit six times more per capita than India. The report noted Modi's emphasis on India's environmental progress over 12 years and its fulfillment of Paris COP21 commitments ahead of schedule. ### Right - The three right-rated reports, from India TV News, India Today, and Times of India, all led with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that India's per capita carbon emissions are less than half the global average. India TV News and India Today also included Modi's claim that developed nations emit six times more per capita than India. All three digests mentioned India's progress in environmental protection and its fulfillment of Paris COP21 commitments ahead of schedule. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 3 - high: 1 - unknown: 15 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [indtoday.com](https://indtoday.com/indias-per-capita-carbon-emissions-less-than-half-global-average-pm-modi) — India’s Per Capita Carbon Emissions Less Than Half Global Average: PM Modi - [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/videos/shorts/watch-indias-cop21-commitments-achieved-ahead-of-schedule-says-modi/article71484214.ece) — India’s COP21 commitments achieved ahead of schedule, says Modi - [News7 Tamil | News7 | Global Tamil News Channel | Online news for Tamil Diaspora | Latest news from](https://news7tamil.live/indias-per-capita-carbon-emissions-are-less-than-half-the-global-average-prime-minister-modi.html) — "India's per Capita Carbon Emissions Are Less than Half the World Average" - Prime Minister Modi! - News7 Tamil - [Yes Punjab](https://yespunjab.com/india-only-g20-nation-to-fulfil-all-paris-cop21-commitments-ahead-of-schedule-pm-modi) — India only G20 nation to fulfil all Paris COP21 commitments ahead of schedule: PM Modi - [businessnewsweek.in](https://businessnewsweek.in/news/indias-per-capita-carbon-emissions-less-than-half-of-global-average-says-pm-modi) — India’s Per Capita Carbon Emissions Less Than Half of Global Average, Says PM Modi - Business News Week - [Business News This Week](https://businessnewsthisweek.com/business/indias-per-capita-carbon-emissions-less-than-half-of-global-average-says-pm-modi) — India's Per Capita Carbon Emissions Less Than Half of Global Average, Says PM Modi - [India News Australia](https://indianews.com.au/india-only-g20-nation-to-fulfil-all-paris-cop21-commitments-ahead-of-schedule-pm-modi) — India only G20 nation to fulfil all Paris COP21 commitments ahead of schedule: PM Modi - [Indian Abroad News - We Bring You Home](https://indianabroad.news/india-only-g20-nation-to-fulfil-all-paris-cop21-commitments-ahead-of-schedule-pm-modi) — India only G20 nation to fulfil all Paris COP21 commitments ahead of schedule: PM Modi - [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/news/india/india-s-contribution-to-per-capita-carbon-emissions-is-less-than-half-of-global-average-pm-modi-2026-09-19-1054689) — India's contribution to per capita carbon emissions is less than half of global average: PM Modi - [bhaskarlive.in](https://bhaskarlive.in/others/india-only-g20-nation-to-fulfil-all-paris-cop21-commitments-ahead-of-schedule-pm-modi-2142902) — India only G20 nation to fulfil all Paris COP21 commitments ahead of schedule: PM Modi - [The Free Press Journal](https://freepressjournal.in/india/indias-per-capita-carbon-emissions-are-less-than-half-global-average-pm-narendra-modi-at-ngt-climate-conference-in-new-delhi-watch) — 'India's Per Capita Carbon Emissions Are Less Than Half Global Average': PM Narendra Modi At NGT Climate Conference In New Delhi - [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/india/news/video/pm-narendra-modi-highlights-indias-massive-progress-in-renewable-energy-and-climate-action-vdot-ytvd-2646688-2026-09-19) — Developed Countries Emit Six Times More Carbon than India, Says PM Modi - [TV9 Kannada](https://tv9kannada.com/national/pm-modi-says-indias-per-capita-carbon-footprint-is-below-global-average-at-climate-conference-1239926.html) — India's Carbon Emissions Are Lower than Global Average: PM Modi Praised at Environment Conference - [India TV Hindi Hindi](https://indiatv.in/india/national/pm-modi-on-climate-crisis-india-showing-the-world-a-new-path-with-sustainable-solutions-2026-09-19-1244099) — PM Modi's Big Statement on Climate Crisis, Says, 'India Is Showing the World a New Path' - India TV Hindi - [Mathrubhumi](https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/pm-modi-india-per-capita-carbon-emissions-climate-change-xsrytdjw) — PM Modi: India’s per capita carbon emissions below global average - [NDTV Profit](https://ndtvprofit.com/india/pm-modi-says-developed-nations-per-capita-carbon-emissions-six-times-higher-than-indias-12067777) — PM Modi Says Developed Nations' Per Capita Carbon Emissions Six Times Higher Than India's - [Ommcom News](https://ommcomnews.com/india-news/indias-contribution-to-per-capita-carbon-emissions-less-than-half-of-global-average-pm-modi) — India's Contribution To Per Capita Carbon Emissions Less Than Half Of Global Average: PM Modi - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/science/story/climate-change-action-pm-narendra-modi-paris-summit-sustainable-green-energy-clean-fossil-fuel-solar-india-2998164-2026-09-19) — India's carbon footprint lower than global average: PM Modi's big climate push - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/indias-per-capita-carbon-emissions-below-half-global-average-developing-nations-wrongly-blamed-pm-modi/articleshow/134348713.cms) — India’s per capita carbon emissions below half global average; developing nations wrongly blamed: PM Modi - [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/indias-per-capita-carbon-emissions-below-half-global-average-developing-nations-wrongly-blamed-pm-modi/articleshow/134348713.cms) — India’s per capita carbon emissions below half global average; developing nations wrongly blamed: PM Modi - [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/09/19/indias-contribution-to-per-capita-carbon-emissions-less-than-half-of-global-average-pm-modi) — India’s contribution to per capita carbon emissions less than half of global average: PM Modi ## Questions **What did Prime Minister Modi say about India's carbon emissions?** Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's per capita carbon emissions are less than half the global average. He also claimed that developed nations emit about six times more per capita carbon emissions than India and that developing countries are often wrongly blamed for emissions. **Did India meet its climate commitments?** Yes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that India is the only G20 country to have fulfilled all its commitments made at the Paris COP21 Summit ahead of schedule. He highlighted the country's progress in renewable energy and environmental protection. **What was the context of Prime Minister Modi's statements?** Prime Minister Narendra Modi made these statements at the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” in Delhi. He also launched the NGT Mobile App at the event. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/climate/modi-says-indias-carbon-emissions-below-global-average. 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