ITA Report: India Ranks 3rd Globally with 65 Clean Energy Industrial Projects

Current Context: The Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) Report was released in November 2025 by the ITA, a global coalition launched at COP28 to drive industrial decarbonisation.

• The report highlights that India ranks 3rd globally with 65 clean energy industrial projects, behind only China and the US.
• These projects span key sectors such as chemicals, steel, cement, aluminium, and aviation, with a strong emphasis on green chemicals.
• Major states leading the initiatives include Odisha, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan.
• The report notes that India’s low‑cost renewable energy gives it a competitive edge in clean industrialisation.
• It also estimates that these projects could attract over USD 150 billion in investments.

Question:

Q.1 According to the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) Report 2025, India holds which global rank for clean energy industrial projects?
a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 5th
d) 3rd

Answer: d) India is ranked 3rd globally, behind China and the United States.