Budget 2024: Chief Economic Advisor Anantha Nageswaran criticises developed nations for 'double standards' in climate action

India's Chief Economic Advisor, V Anantha Nageswaran, criticized developed countries for their climate action "double standards," highlighting their delayed commitments on coal power and fossil fuel bans. He argued that economic growth in developing nations is crucial for effective climate action and called for a balanced approach that prioritizes human welfare alongside climate goals.