India criticizes the western 'one-size-fits-all' approach to climate change, advocating local solutions for developing countries.

India criticises western 'one-size-fits-all' approach to climate change and calls for developing countries to consider local solutions, arguing that current global strategies are flawed and not universally applicable. The Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights the need for developing countries to balance developmental goals with meaningful climate action and acknowledges India's progress in reducing emission intensity and creating carbon sinks through tree and forest cover.