Why is it in the news?
India approved updated NDC 3.0 under Paris Agreement.
It will be submitted to UNFCCC as part of global climate commitments.
Category: Environment
Important Points:
● NDC is a country’s climate action plan under Paris Agreement
● It is self-determined, time-bound and progressively updated
● Based on principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC)
● India aims 60% electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2035
● Emissions intensity to be reduced by 47% from 2005 levels
● Additional carbon sink target of 3.5–4 billion tonnes CO₂
● Current achievement: over 52% non-fossil installed capacity
● Net Zero emissions target set for 2070
● Integrated with schemes like Green Hydrogen Mission and PLI