National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), 2008
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Policy framework or directive — a strategic document setting direction, principles, and objectives for governance. Guides the design of schemes, legislation, and implementation strategies.
Summary
India's first comprehensive climate policy framework comprising eight national missions including Solar, Energy Efficiency, Water, Himalayan Ecosystem, Green India, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Habitat, and Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedMonday, 30 June 2008
Affected PopulationAll 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
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeCPCBMinistry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEA
Key Stakeholders
Forest CommunitiesPolluting IndustriesRenewable Energy FirmsPower ConsumersDISCOMsCoal Industry
Mr. Ponmudi’s son Gowtham Sigamani has been fielded in Tirukoilur Assembly constituency, which elected Mr. Ponmondi in the 2021 elections. Vinod Gandhi, the son of Mr. Gandhi, is contesting from the Ranipet constituency
The ruling DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and the Opposition AIADMK, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, remain the major players. But NTK leader Seeman and actor and TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay threaten to disrupt the bipartisan politics the State has seen over the past five decades