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Environment & Ecology 17 September 2026 · Event date: 16 September 2026

Union Minister of State Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh launches India’s Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard on World Ozone Day 2026

Union Minister of State Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh launched India's Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard in Mumbai on World Ozone Day 2026. The Net Zero Portal acts as a centralised digital platform for voluntary registration and disclosure of Net Zero commitments by Indian entities. Meanwhile, the NAPCC Dashboard provides a consolidated digital view of implementation and progress across the National Missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change.

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In Simple Words

Union Minister of State Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh launched two major digital initiatives in Mumbai on World Ozone Day 2026: India's Net Zero Portal and the NAPCC Dashboard. These platforms aim to improve transparency and evidence-based climate action.

The Net Zero Portal lets Indian entities voluntarily register and disclose their Net Zero targets, greenhouse gas emissions, and progress updates. The NAPCC Dashboard helps monitor progress across the National Missions on climate change, strengthening inter-ministerial coordination and tracking national climate goals.

Key Points

  • Launched by Union Minister of State Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh.
  • Platforms launched: India's Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard.
  • Launched on World Ozone Day 2026 in Mumbai.
  • Net Zero Portal enables voluntary registration and disclosure of Net Zero commitments by Indian entities.
  • Participating entities on the Net Zero Portal can disclose GHG emissions, declare targets, and provide annual progress updates.
  • Reporting of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions is encouraged, while Scope 3 reporting is voluntary.
  • Entities successfully declaring Net Zero targets receive an acknowledgement from the MoEFCC.
  • NAPCC Dashboard provides a consolidated digital view of implementation and progress across National Missions under NAPCC.

Exam Angle

Dignitary involved
Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh
Occasion
World Ozone Day 2026
Location
Mumbai
Ministry
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

𝕏 Official Update

A. India's Net Zero Portal and the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) Dashboard

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