India’s climate targets aim to reach net-zero emissions by 2070 and transition to a cleaner economy, backed by specific targets for 2030 and newly approved Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2031–2035.

India’s climate targets aim to reach net-zero emissions by 2070 and transition to a cleaner economy, backed by specific targets for 2030 and newly approved Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2031–2035. 

The primary components of India's climate action framework include:
2030 Targets (Panchamrit)
India’s short-term climate promises, often referred to as the "Panchamrit," include five key goals:
Emissions Intensity: -
Reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% below 2005 levels.
Renewable Energy:-
 Meet 50% of cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources.
Capacity: -
Achieve 500GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity.
Absolute Emissions: -
Reduce total projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes.
Long-Term Goal: -
Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070. 
In 2026, the Union Cabinet announced enhanced targets for the 2031–2035 period: 
Emissions Intensity: -
Cut the emissions intensity of GDP by 47% below 2005 levels by 2035.
Non-Fossil Capacity:-
 Aim to achieve 60% of cumulative installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2035.
Carbon Sinks: -
Set a target to create a 3.5 to 4 billion ton carbon sink through forest and tree cover by 2035. 
Progress and Current Status
India has made substantial, early headway on its climate commitments.
Non-Fossil Capacity:-
 India achieved its initial 2030 target of 40% non-fossil power capacity years ahead of schedule, with non-fossil sources now accounting for over 52% of total installed electricity capacity.
Emissions Intensity: -
The emissions intensity of GDP dropped by roughly 36% between 2005 and 2020, putting the country on track to meet its 2030 goal.
MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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