National Green Credit Programme Rules, 2023
Official government notification — a formal executive order that operationalises policy decisions. Carries legal weight and specifies rules, dates, exemptions, or procedural requirements.
Summary
Market-based mechanism to incentivise environmental actions through tradeable Green Credits across eight areas including tree plantation, water management, sustainable agriculture, and waste management.
Key Facts
Type Notification
Source Historical Record
Published Thursday, 12 October 2023
Affected Population All citizens, 275 million forest-dependent people
Key Numbers
Net-zero target: 2070
50% non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030
Green Climate Fund: $3 billion committed
20 million central + state government employees
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA II BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right