Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Net Zero Goal
India's long-term target for achieving national carbon neutrality.
Target Deadline
Deadline for achieving the 60% clean power and 47% intensity reduction goals.
Target Year
Deadline for achieving the newly established NDC milestones.
Cabinet Approval
The Indian Cabinet formally approves the 2035 NDC targets.
2035 NDC Approved
Cabinet approves the new 60% non-fossil capacity and 47% intensity reduction goals.
CoP30 Belem
Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav signals upcoming NDC updates.
COP30 in Brazil
Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav signals that updated NDCs are forthcoming.
Previous NDC
India officially conveyed its 2030 targets to the United Nations.
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 year for emissions intensity and carbon sink measurements.
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.
India has officially updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, committing to 60% non-fossil fuel power capacity and a 47% reduction in emissions intensity by 2035. The move signals a significant regulatory shift for the energy and industrial sectors as the world's third-largest emitter aligns with global 2035 climate benchmarks.