Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Net Zero Goal
India's long-term target for achieving national carbon neutrality.
Target Year
Deadline for achieving the newly established NDC milestones.
Target Deadline
The year by which India aims to achieve its 60% clean power and 47% intensity goals.
2035 NDC Approved
Cabinet approves the new 60% non-fossil capacity and 47% intensity reduction goals.
COP30 in Brazil
Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav signals that updated NDCs are forthcoming.
Cabinet Approval
Indian Cabinet approves the updated 2035 NDC targets.
Previous NDC Update
India committed to 50% non-fossil capacity and 44% intensity reduction by 2030.
Previous NDC Update
India committed to 50% non-fossil capacity and 44% intensity reduction by 2030.
Baseline Year
The reference year for emissions intensity and carbon sink measurements.
Baseline Year
The reference point for emissions intensity and carbon sink measurements.
India has officially updated its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, pledging to reach 60% non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2035. The move signals a massive infrastructure shift for the world's third-largest emitter as it balances rapid economic growth with global decarbonization pressures.
India has officially updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), pledging to reach 60% non-fossil fuel power capacity and a 47% reduction in emissions intensity by 2035. The move aligns the world's third-largest emitter with Paris Agreement timelines after it surpassed its previous 2030 renewable energy targets ahead of schedule.