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Environment
Years
of Vikas Yatra

An Era of Leadership in Environmental Commitment

Embracing the mantra of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—”The World is One Family”—under the theme of “One
Earth, One Family, One Future,” India has emerged as a global guide in the realm of environmental conservation.
Acting as a vocal advocate for numerous global institutions, India has charted a new path for the world—one defined by
‘Mission LiFE’ and harmony with nature. Over the past 12 years, the central government has ushered in a new era of
harmony with nature.

India: Leading the World Renewable Energy
Capacity Increased
n India has consistently Nearly Fourfold
advanced its climate goals
under the UNFCCC and GW
the Paris Agreement. From 76.37 GW Figures up to March 2026
its initial NDC targets 274.69
set in 2015 to the new
targets now established 2014 2026
for the 2031–2035 period, India Leads
India remains steadfast in in Renewable
fulfilling its commitments.
India has now emerged as Energy
a strong and prominent n India ranks third
voice in global climate globally in terms of
change negotiations. installed renewable
energy capacity.
n In 2015, India submitted
its first Nationally n India is the world’s
Determined Contribution Environment”—or LiFE. This initiative aims fourth-largest
(NDC) under the to inspire individuals and communities to adopt country in terms of
UNFCCC, outlining small, eco-friendly actions in their daily lives as a installed wind energy
targets to be achieved by means of combating climate change. capacity.
the year 2030. n Prime Minister Modi’s “Panchamrit” initiative n India ranks third in
n Since COP21, Prime positions India as a global exemplar in the fight terms of installed
Minister Modi’s principle against climate change. solar energy capacity.
of “Climate Justice” has n BRICS 2026: India has initiated discussions n India achieved a non-
ensured that concerns with member nations on key themes such as fossil fuel installed
regarding equity and promoting sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, energy capacity
justice are not overlooked forest fire management and disaster resilience, the of 283.47 GW by
in matters related to circular economy, and climate adaptation. March 2026. This
climate change.
n Resolution on Forest Fires at UNEA-7: At the constitutes 53.21%
n At the COP26 summit 7th session of the United Nations Environment of the total installed
held in Glasgow (2021), Assembly (UNEA-7), held in Nairobi, power capacity of
Prime Minister Modi Kenya, in December 2025, a resolution titled 532.74 GW.
introduced the concept “Strengthening the Global Response to Forest Fire
of “Lifestyle for Management”—tabled by India—was adopted.

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