India Raises NDC Target to 47% by 2035

Current Context: The Union Cabinet approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 for 2031–35, submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) under the Paris Agreement.

• India raised its Emissions Intensity Reduction target to 47% by 2035 (baseline 2005), up from the earlier 45% target.
• The new goal is 60% of cumulative installed electric power capacity from non‑fossil fuel sources by 2035, after already crossing 52.57% in February 2026.
• India will expand its carbon sink to 3.5–4.0 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent through forest and tree cover.
• The plan aligns with Viksit Bharat @2047, supported by missions like the National Green Hydrogen Mission, PM Surya Ghar (Muft Bijli Yojana), and the Green Energy Corridor.
• It also emphasizes adaptation via MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Income) and the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) movement promoting sustainable consumption.

Question:

Q.1 What was India’s previous emissions intensity reduction target before Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0?
a) 35%
b) 40%
c) 45%
d) 50%

Answer: c) India raised its Emissions Intensity Reduction target to 47% by 2035 (baseline 2005), up from the earlier 45% target.