(a) the details of India''s global agreements/commitment towards emission reduction including the targets and goals set for achievement;
(b) the efforts undertaken by the Government to ensure that India meets the said targets, without compromising essential developmental goals that would have a lasting impact on the nation''s infrastructure;
(c) whether the Government has undertaken any study to find out the manner in which the Government can reach out to all citizens to encourage them to reduce emissions in their daily lives; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? |
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MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)
(a) India, in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on 2nd October 2015, has committed to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 percent by 2030 from 2005 level.
(b)India has adopted an economy wide target for its NDCs. These targets are to be achieved by pursuing the relevant activities under the national missions outlined under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and the relevant sustainable development goals. Further, Government has established a National Adaptation Fund on Climate Change (NAFCC) to assist States and Union Territories to undertake projects and actions for adaptation to climate change.
(c)& (d) Government undertakes regular consultations with a wide variety of stakeholders to facilitate involvement of citizens in implementations of voluntary pledges. Citizens play important role by adopting less carbon-intensive lifestyles, and energy efficient practices. Various programmes and schemes implemented by government encourage citizens to adopt climate friendly and sustainable lifestyles on a voluntary basis. |
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