♦ The Union Cabinet has approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031 to 2035. It enhancing the country’s ambition under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement while reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and climate justice. The government said that India is committed to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 47% by 2035 from 2005 levels. 

♦ The country has achieved 52.57% non-fossil fuel capacity as of February 2026, successfully meeting the target five years ahead of schedule. The ambition has been further raised to 60% share of non-fossil fuel-based energy resources in installed electric power capacity to be achieved by 2035.