New Delhi, July 05 (UNI) Union Power Minister R K Singh on Wednesday said India is one of the lowest carbon emitters in the world and has emerged as a world leader in energy transition.

Inaugurating the first international conference on Green Hydrogen here, Singh said India had aimed at reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 30 per cent by 2030, which has been achieved nine years in advance.

"India has also achieved its COP21 pledge related to the Nationally Determined Contribution nine years in advance," he added.

The Minister said the government is running programmes, including the Ujala scheme, related to LED bulbs which are the world's leading initiatives in carbon emission reduction.

Stressing upon India's achievements in the green Hydrogen sector, the Minister said green hydrogen is going to be the future fuel in India and urged industry from across the world to be part of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission.

The Minister also said the world should practise free trade and not indulge in protectionist measures.

"The barriers are not good if one wants to achieve a global Net Zero in time," he added.

The three-day conference is aimed at brainstorming and working out a mechanism to establish a Green Hydrogen ecosystem and foster a systemic approach for meeting the global goals for decarbonization through Green Hydrogen.

Talking about renewable energy, he said, 'India is the biggest market outside China in the renewable energy space.'

"If you are dealing in the energy sector, come and partner with us for a swift global energy transition," he said.