National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in India

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The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in India consists of 8 core missions, each targeting a specific aspect of climate change mitigation and adaptation.

8 Missions of NAPCC and Their Targets:

  1. National Solar Mission (NSM) 🌞
    • Promote solar energy development.
    • Achieve 100 GW solar power capacity by 2022 (now part of a larger 500 GW renewable energy goal by 2030).
  2. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) ⚡
    • Improve energy efficiency in industries.
    • Reduce energy intensity of GDP.
    • Promote market-based mechanisms like Perform, Achieve & Trade (PAT) scheme.
  3. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH) 🏙
    • Improve energy efficiency in buildings.
    • Enhance public transport and waste management.
  4. National Water Mission (NWM) 💧
    • Improve water conservation and efficiency.
    • Target 20% reduction in water use by 2030.
  5. National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) 🏔
    • Protect Himalayan glaciers and biodiversity.
    • Enhance climate resilience for mountain communities.
  6. National Mission for a Green India (GIM) 🌲
    • Increase forest cover and eco-restoration.
    • Target 10 million hectares of afforestation by 2030.
  7. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) 🚜
    • Promote climate-resilient agriculture.
    • Improve soil health, water efficiency, and crop diversification.
  8. National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC) 📚
    • Improve climate change research and data collection.
    • Enhance awareness and capacity building.

These eight missions are supplemented by State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCCs) and additional sector-specific initiatives like Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME).