♤ REN21’s goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange, policy development and joint action towards a rapid global transition to renewable energy.

♤ It is based at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Paris.

3. Security

3.1. India’s Nuclear Policy

♤ India is a de facto nuclear power as well as a long term user of nuclear energy.

♤ In terms of nuclear weapons India’s policy is spelt out by the May 1998 speech of the PM in Parliament, the 1999 Draft of the National Security Council and the January 2003 Press release of the Cabinet Committee on Security.

♤ These spell out what is sometimes known as India’s nuclear doctrine. Perhaps it would be better to consider them as the outlines of India’ nuclear policy

♤ Following are the key elements of India’s nuclear policy: