The Indian Union Cabinet has approved the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031 to 2035 (Indian Government press release, 25/03/2026). Aligned with its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, and reaffirming its commitment to “sustainable development and climate justice”, the country has announced its updated goals under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.
The new NDC plans to reduce its emissions intensity to 47% by 2035 from 2005 level, after having achieved a 36% reduction over the 2005-2020 period. India also plans to increase the share of non-fossil fuel energy resources in installed electric power capacity to 60% by 2035 (52.6% as of February 2026).
According to the Prime Minister’s press release, India’s 2015 NDC targeted a 33–35% reduction in the emissions intensity of GDP and a 40% share of non-fossil resources based electric power installed capacity by 2030; these 2030 targets were met 11 years and 9 years ahead of the committed timelines.
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