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NEW DELHI: As part of efforts to cut down use of ozone-depleting substances such as hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), primarily used in refrigerators and air conditioners, India will phase out HCFCs in manufacturing of new equipment by the end of next year under the accelerated schedule of the Montreal Protocol.It will enable India to achieve compliance with control targets for HCFCs for the years 2025 and 2030 under the Montreal Protocol - an international treaty that came into force in 1987 to protect the earth's ozone layer by phasing out...