1. ONGC Green has set a plan to achieve 10 GW of green energy capacity by 2030.
2. ONGC Green and IIM Nagpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which aims at contributing to India's broader goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
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Based on the facts regarding India's climate commitments and ONGC Green's strategic initiatives, here is the detailed breakdown for the question :
Statement 1: Correct
ONGC Green Energy Limited (OGEL) has officially formulated a transition roadmap aiming to achieve 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2030. This includes massive investments in wind, solar, green hydrogen, and pumped storage infrastructure.
Statement 2: Incorrect
While it is true that ONGC Green and IIM Nagpur signed a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on green energy research and policy frameworks, the statement contains an incorrect target year.
The MoU specifically aligns with helping India reach its broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 (as officially committed at the COP26 summit), not 2050.
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