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India’s Climate Targets 2031–2035

March 29 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 19 0

The Government of India approved new climate targets (Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)) for 2031–2035 under global climate agreements.
India will reduce the emissions intensity of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 47% by 2035 from 2005 levels, showing a stronger climate action commitment.
India will achieve 60% of its total electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel (like solar, wind) energy sources by 2035.
India aims to create a carbon sink (absorption of carbon dioxide (CO₂)) of 3.5–4.0 billion tonnes through forests and tree cover.
These targets are submitted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and align with the Paris Agreement goals.
The targets support India’s long-term goal of Net Zero emissions (no net carbon emissions) by 2070 and its sustainable development vision.