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PolicyArchiveMonday, 30 June 2008

National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), 2008

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Policy framework or directive — a strategic document setting direction, principles, and objectives for governance. Guides the design of schemes, legislation, and implementation strategies.

Summary

India's first comprehensive climate policy framework comprising eight national missions including Solar, Energy Efficiency, Water, Himalayan Ecosystem, Green India, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Habitat, and Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.

Key Facts

TypePolicy
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedMonday, 30 June 2008
Affected PopulationAll citizens, 275 million forest-dependent people

Key Numbers

Net-zero target: 2070
50% non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030
Green Climate Fund: $3 billion committed
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030

Key Authorities

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeCPCBMinistry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEA

Key Stakeholders

Forest CommunitiesPolluting IndustriesRenewable Energy FirmsPower ConsumersDISCOMsCoal Industry

Government Context

UPA ICongress-led UPA
Centre-Left
LeftCentreRight

Amendment History

1 change recorded for this policy.

SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Energy
Climate & Environment, Energy

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