IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS AND MEASURES
|
Initiative |
Year Established |
Objectives |
Key Components |
Implementing Agency |
Major Initiatives |
Data |
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National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) |
1995 |
Reduce pollution, improve water quality, restore ecosystems |
Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), River Front Development, Afforestation, Public Awareness |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Ganga Action Plan, Yamuna Action Plan, Projects for Godavari, Krishna, Narmada |
Over 1,000 STPs with >2,500 MLD capacity, 15,000 hectares afforested, 500 community programs |
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National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) |
1983 |
Biodiversity conservation, sustainable management, conflict mitigation, community involvement |
Habitat Protection, Species Recovery Programs, Protected Areas Network, Research and Monitoring, Awareness and Education |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Project Tiger, Project Elephant, Species-specific programs for Indian rhinoceros, Asiatic lion, snow leopard |
Over 900 protected areas, 30+ endangered species recovery programs, 200+ community reserves |
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National Afforestation And Eco-Development Board (NAEB) |
1992 |
Afforestation, eco-development, biodiversity conservation, community involvement |
National Afforestation Programme (NAP), Eco-Development Projects, Watershed Development, Capacity Building |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
National Afforestation Programme (NAP), Green India Mission, Joint Forest Management (JFM) |
10,000+ projects, >2,000 community organizations, 100 million trees planted |
|
National Afforestation Programme (NAP) |
2002 |
Afforestation, biodiversity conservation, soil and water conservation, community participation |
Afforestation Projects, Capacity Building, Community Participation, Sustainable Livelihoods |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Green India Mission, Joint Forest Management (JFM), Watershed Development |
10,000+ projects, 2,000+ community-based organizations, 100 million trees planted |
|
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management And Planning Authority (CAMPA) |
2004 |
Compensatory afforestation, forest conservation, ecosystem services, sustainable development |
Afforestation Projects, Wildlife Management, Forest Management, Capacity Building |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
National Afforestation Programme (NAP), Green India Mission, Wildlife Conservation Projects |
₹50,000 crores collected, thousands of hectares afforested, numerous biodiversity projects |
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Joint Forest Management (JFM) |
Late 1980s |
Sustainable forest management, community participation, biodiversity conservation, conflict resolution |
Forest Protection, Afforestation and Reforestation, Benefit Sharing, Capacity Building |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Community Forest Management, Eco-Development Projects, Participatory Forest Management |
Covers millions of hectares, thousands of JFMCs, millions of community members involved |
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National Bamboo Mission |
2006 |
Area expansion, supply chain improvement, industry development, livelihood support |
Bamboo Cultivation, Processing and Product Development, Research and Development, Capacity Building |
Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
Bamboo Clusters, Skill Development, Bamboo Markets |
Covers 28 states, over 3 million hectares under cultivation, 5 million farmers benefited |
|
Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI) |
2009 |
Pollution assessment, environmental management, policy formulation, public awareness |
Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Pollution, Health and Environmental Impact |
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Industrial Cluster Monitoring, Pollution Control Measures, Public Awareness Campaigns |
Covers 100+ industrial clusters, identified several critically polluted areas, detailed action plans developed |
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Lighting A Billion Lives (LABL) |
2008 |
Access to clean energy, improving quality of life, environmental sustainability, economic empowerment |
Solar Lanterns and Lighting Systems, Community Engagement, Capacity Building, Partnerships |
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) |
Solar Micro Grids, Educational Institutions, Health Centers |
Impacted over 3 million lives, distributed 200,000+ solar solutions, reduced carbon emissions by 1.4 million tons |
|
Ecomark |
1991 |
Environmental sustainability, consumer awareness, product certification |
Certification of eco-friendly products, Promoting sustainable practices, Enhancing product standards |
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Certification for various product categories, Public awareness campaigns |
Certification covers multiple product categories, raises consumer awareness about eco-friendly products |
|
Urban Services Environmental Rating System (USERS) |
2012 |
Evaluate and improve urban environmental services, promote sustainability |
Rating urban services, identifying gaps, promoting best practices |
Ministry of Urban Development |
Urban service assessments, development of action plans for improvement |
Data on urban service quality, identification of critical areas for improvement |
|
Biodiversity Conservation & Rural Livelihood Improvement Project (BCRLIP) |
2011 |
Biodiversity conservation, rural livelihood improvement, sustainable development |
Conservation planning, community involvement, livelihood enhancement |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Community-based conservation projects, livelihood programs |
Impact on biodiversity hotspots, improved rural livelihoods, community participation |
|
National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) |
2010 |
Promote clean energy technologies, reduce carbon emissions, support research and innovation |
Funding for clean energy projects, research and development, technology deployment |
Ministry of Finance |
Solar power projects, wind energy initiatives, biomass energy projects |
Significant funding allocated, multiple clean energy projects supported, reduction in carbon emissions |
|
National Electric Mobility Mission |
2013 |
Promote electric mobility, reduce fossil fuel dependence, improve air quality |
Incentives for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure development, research and development |
Department of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises |
Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme |
Increased adoption of electric vehicles, development of charging infrastructure |
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Science Express - Biodiversity Special (SEBS) |
2007 (SEBS in 2012) |
Raise awareness about biodiversity, promote science education, engage the public |
Thematic exhibitions, interactive displays, educational outreach |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
Nationwide train-based exhibition, outreach programs in schools and communities |
Reached millions of people, extensive coverage across India, enhanced public awareness about biodiversity |
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Environment Education, Awareness & Training (EEAT) Scheme |
1983 |
Promote environmental awareness, educate and train stakeholders |
Training programs, educational materials, workshops, and seminars |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Eco-clubs, National Green Corps, training for educators |
Reached over 1,00,000 schools, trained more than 10,000 educators |
|
National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) |
1986 |
Raise environmental awareness, engage the public in conservation efforts |
Awareness campaigns, educational activities, community engagement |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Nationwide awareness campaigns, local environmental projects |
Conducted over 20,000 awareness activities, engaged millions of participants |
|
National Green Corps |
2001 |
Educate students about the environment, promote eco-friendly practices |
Establishing eco-clubs in schools, hands-on activities, environmental projects |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Eco-club activities, environmental education in schools |
Established over 1,00,000 eco-clubs, engaged more than 3 million students |
|
Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) |
2017 |
Develop green skills, create employment opportunities in the environmental sector |
Skill development courses, vocational training, certification |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Various green skill courses, partnerships with educational institutions |
Trained over 50,000 individuals in green skills, improved employability |
|
National River Ganga Basin Authority (NRGBA) |
2009 |
Conservation of the Ganga River, sustainable management of its basin |
Pollution control, sustainable development, community involvement |
Ministry of Jal Shakti |
Namami Gange Programme, pollution abatement projects |
Allocated ₹20,000 crore for Namami Gange, improved water quality in 4,465 km of the river |
|
National Mission For A Green India |
2010 |
Enhance forest/tree cover, restore ecosystems, increase carbon sequestration |
Afforestation, reforestation, community participation, biodiversity conservation |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Restoration of degraded ecosystems, sustainable management of forests |
Aims to increase forest/tree cover on 5 million hectares, improve quality of forest cover on another 5 million hectares |
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National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) |
2021 |
Promote hydrogen as an energy source, reduce carbon emissions, achieve energy security |
Hydrogen production, infrastructure development, R&D, industry collaboration |
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) |
Green hydrogen production projects, development of hydrogen infrastructure |
Target of producing 5 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030, significant reduction in carbon emissions |
|
Climate Action Plan 2021-2030 |
2021 |
Mitigate climate change, enhance resilience, achieve sustainable development |
Renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient infrastructure |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), sector-specific action plans |
Aim to reduce emissions intensity of GDP by 33-35% from 2005 levels, achieve 450 GW of renewable energy capacity |
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Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021 |
2021 |
Reduce plastic waste, promote recycling, eliminate single-use plastics |
Banning single-use plastics, extended producer responsibility (EPR), waste management infrastructure |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Ban on identified single-use plastic items, EPR guidelines |
Ban on single-use plastics with effect from July 2022, over 1 million tons of plastic waste managed annually |
|
One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) |
2018 |
Promote global solar energy grid, ensure energy access, reduce reliance on fossil fuels |
International collaboration, solar energy projects, grid integration, policy framework |
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) |
Global solar grid initiatives, regional solar projects |
Aims to establish a trans-national solar grid, connect 140 countries, reduce global carbon emissions |
|
National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) |
2019 |
Improve air quality, reduce PM2.5 and PM10 levels |
Air quality monitoring, pollution control measures, public awareness |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
City-specific action plans, implementation of pollution control technologies |
Target to reduce PM2.5 and PM10 levels by 20-30% by 2024, covers 122 cities |
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Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) |
2018 |
Promote Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) as an alternative fuel, reduce emissions |
Establishing CBG plants, creating market for CBG, waste-to-energy conversion |
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas |
Setting up 5,000 CBG plants, integrating CBG into existing fuel infrastructure |
Target to produce 15 million tons of CBG per year by 2023, reduction in waste and emissions |
|
Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) |
2003 |
Promote ethanol blending in petrol, reduce dependency on fossil fuels |
Ethanol production, blending infrastructure, regulatory framework |
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas |
Increasing ethanol blending levels in petrol, supporting ethanol production |
Target to achieve 20% ethanol blending by 2025, current blending level around 8.5% |
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National Mission For Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) |
2014 |
Promote sustainable agriculture practices, enhance resilience to climate change |
Water use efficiency, soil health management, climate-resilient crops |
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), Rainfed Area Development (RAD) |
Coverage of 5 million hectares under sustainable practices, enhanced water use efficiency |
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FAME India Scheme (Faster Adoption And Manufacturing Of Hybrid And Electric Vehicles In India) |
2015 |
Promote electric mobility, reduce vehicular emissions, support EV manufacturing |
Incentives for EVs, charging infrastructure, R&D |
Department of Heavy Industries |
FAME I and FAME II schemes, subsidies for EV purchase, development of charging stations |
Budget allocation of ₹10,000 crore for FAME II, over 2.8 lakh EVs supported, 2,636 charging stations sanctioned |
|
National Action Plan For Climate Change And Human Health |
2018 |
Address health impacts of climate change, enhance resilience of health systems |
Climate-resilient health infrastructure, early warning systems, capacity building |
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
Climate-resilient health infrastructure projects, health risk assessments |
Comprehensive risk assessment for 12 climate-sensitive diseases, health infrastructure upgrades in 10 states |
|
India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) |
2019 |
Reduce cooling demand, enhance energy efficiency, reduce refrigerant use |
Cooling demand reduction, energy-efficient cooling technologies, sustainable cooling practices |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Promotion of energy-efficient appliances, research on alternative refrigerants |
Target to reduce cooling demand by 20-25% by 2037-38, training of 1 lakh service technicians |
|
National Water Mission |
2011 |
Conserve water, minimize wastage, ensure equitable distribution |
Integrated water resource management, improving water use efficiency, awareness campaigns |
Ministry of Jal Shakti |
Jal Shakti Abhiyan, water conservation projects |
Aim to improve water use efficiency by 20%, coverage of 256 water-stressed districts |
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Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification, And Maintenance) Policy |
2015 |
Promote green corridors, enhance ecological balance, improve aesthetics |
Tree plantation along highways, transplantation of existing trees, maintenance of green corridors |
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways |
Plantation along National Highways, maintenance contracts for green cover |
Target to plant 1.25 crore trees, over 12,000 km of highways covered |
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Implementation Framework |
2015 |
Achieve 17 SDGs, promote inclusive and sustainable development |
National Indicator Framework, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building |
NITI Aayog |
SDG India Index, state-level SDG monitoring |
India ranked 120 out of 165 countries in SDG Index 2021, comprehensive monitoring of 115 aspirational districts |
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Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) |
2015 |
Promote natural farming, reduce dependency on chemical inputs, improve soil health |
Natural farming techniques, cow-based farming, soil health management |
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
Training programs, pilot projects in various states |
Implemented in states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, over 10 lakh farmers adopted ZBNF practices |
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National Agroforestry Policy |
2014 |
Promote integration of trees and crops, enhance farm productivity, improve biodiversity |
Agroforestry models, research and development, capacity building |
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
Sub-Mission on Agroforestry, establishment of agroforestry networks |
Target to bring 20 million hectares under agroforestry, enhanced productivity and income for farmers |
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Atal Mission For Rejuvenation And Urban Transformation (AMRUT) |
2015 |
Provide basic urban infrastructure, improve urban governance, ensure sustainable urbanization |
Water supply, sewerage, green spaces, urban transport |
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
Infrastructure development projects, urban planning initiatives |
Coverage of 500 cities, budget allocation of ₹77,640 crore, 60% of projects completed as of 2021 |
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National Action Plan On Marine Plastic Litter |
2021 |
Reduce marine plastic pollution, promote sustainable waste management, protect marine ecosystems |
Plastic waste collection and recycling, public awareness, regulatory measures |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
Coastal cleanup drives, partnerships with industries |
Target to phase out single-use plastics by 2022, significant reduction in marine litter |
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Implementation Framework |
2015 |
Achieve 17 SDGs, promote inclusive and sustainable development |
National Indicator Framework, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building |
NITI Aayog |
SDG India Index, state-level SDG monitoring |
India ranked 120 out of 165 countries in SDG Index 2021, comprehensive monitoring of 115 aspirational districts |