India Enhances Climate Commitments with Updated NDC

India Approves Ambitious NDC for 2031–35, Raising Climate Targets​

New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031–2035, marking a major step toward achieving a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.

Under the new NDC, India commits to:

• Reduce emissions intensity of GDP by 47% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels, up from earlier commitments of 33–35%.
• Increase the share of non-fossil fuel-based installed electric power capacity to 60% by 2035, up from the current 52.57% achieved ahead of the previous target.
• Enhance carbon sinks through forest and tree cover to 3.5–4.0 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2035, supporting both climate goals and rural livelihoods.

India has already achieved its original 2030 targets ahead of schedule: a 36% reduction in emissions intensity between 2005 and 2020, and over 52% non-fossil capacity as of February 2026.

The Cabinet emphasized that the updated NDC aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat and strengthens India’s role as a global leader in climate action, while supporting sustainable development and climate justice.

Implementation at the grassroots level will continue through schemes such as:

• Jal Jeevan Mission
• National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture
• Sustainable Habitat
• MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes)
• National Disaster Management Plan
• Soil Health Card
• Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

This enhanced commitment positions India on a trajectory toward net-zero by 2070, while boosting clean energy, afforestation, and ecosystem restoration efforts nationwide.