India’s cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the country’s long-awaited Nationally Determined Contributions targets for the period 2031-2035, which include a range of commitments on key climate change agendas. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are non-binding national climate plans under the Paris Agreement, where countries specify actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “The decision is a testimony of Prime Minister Modi’s firm commitment to environmental and climate issues,” claimed Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, adding that India has achieved many of its ongoing NDC targets ahead of schedule. India had been among the few countries that missed the initial deadline, drawing criticism from other nations and climate activists. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air reported early on Thursday that India’s carbon dioxide emissions grew at their slowest pace in over two decades.

Source: The Telegraph March 26, 2026 02:09 UTC