India, Aug. 10 -- The Indian government has said the country has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity, reaching more than 60% of the 500 GW target set for 2030.

The share of non-fossil fuel-based capacity in India's total installed electricity generation capacity, which currently stands at around 552 GW, has risen to more than 54%, according to a government statement.

"Backed by the key policy enablers provided by the government for this transformation, this monumental achievement highlights India's rapid progress towards building an Aatmanirbhar energy ecosystem and securing the target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030," the statement said.

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