India's Push for Environmental Sustainability

•  Record Growth in Renewable Energy: India added a record 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2024–25, raising the total to 223.6 GW, advancing toward its 2030 target of 500 GW from non-fossil sources
•  The Lifestyle for Environment initiative encourages sustainable daily choices, mindful consumption, and circular economy at the individual level, redefining India’s climate action approach.
• India’s solar power capacity soared from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 107.9 GW in June 2025, with some of the lowest global solar tariffs 
• The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide up to 300 units of free electricity to over 1 crore households via rooftop solar, making clean power accessible to middle and low-income families.
• Wind energy capacity reached 51.05 GW in 2025, with ambitious plans for further expansion by 2030
• India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission in 2023, targeting 5 million metric tonnes of annual production by 2030 and building a green hydrogen export hub
• Electric Mobility and FAME Scheme: The FAME India program propels electric/hybrid vehicle adoption, offers incentives, and supports charging infrastructure development
• India implemented a sweeping ban on single-use plastics, influencing both cities and villages, significantly reducing plastic waste
• National Clean Air Programme (NCAP): Aims to reduce particulate pollution by 20–30% in 130+ cities by 2026, involving city-level action and air quality monitorin
• Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme: Uses market-based incentives to drive energy efficiency in energy-intensive industries, reducing industrial emissions
• International Solar Alliance (ISA): Headquartered in India, the ISA unites 105 countries to promote solar energy and aims for $1 trillion in global solar investments by 2030
• Focuses on cleaning and revitalizing the River Ganga through sewage treatment, afforestation, and community engagement
• The National Mission on High-Yielding Seeds develops climate-resilient crop varieties to support farmers facing erratic climate patterns
• Campaigns like Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam target planting 140 crore trees across India, promoting native species and involving schools and communities
• India encourages recycling, upcycling, and biodegradable product adoption to reduce landfill dependence and waste
• Climate Change Action Programme (CCAP): Strengthens adaptation and mitigation capacity at state and institutional levels, driving climate literacy and R&D
• The Indian Navy and partners are restoring mangrove ecosystems along the coasts to combat coastal erosion and protect biodiversity
• Promotion of urban forests, rain gardens, and green rooftops to fight urban heat and manage stormwater
• The latest Green India Mission emphasizes restoring entire ecosystems, not just tree plantation, with focus on regions like the Himalayas and Western Ghats
• Special focus on corridors and buffer zones to protect wildlife habitats, mitigate fragmentation, and improve ecosystem resilience