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Tree Plantation Campaign: 102 Crore trees planted under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' with a target of 140 Crore by March 2025.
Eco-mark Rules: Notified on September 26, 2024, to promote environment-friendly products.
National Clean Air Programme (NCAP): Achieved a 40% PM reduction in 23 cities; ₹11,200 Crore allocated for pollution control. Launched PRANA Portal for real-time air quality monitoring.
MISHTI Initiative: Launched on World Environment Day 2024 to restore mangroves; approximately 22,561 hectares restored across 13 States/UTs.
Biodiversity Rules: Notified on October 22, 2024, under the Biological Diversity Act.
Nagar Van Yojana: 125 projects sanctioned for urban forestry with ₹106.38 Crore released.
Tiger Reserves: Increased to 57; two new reserves notified in 2024.

Blue Flag Certification: 13 beaches certified across 6 States and 3 UTs for 2024-2025 season.
UNEA Resolution on Sustainable Lifestyles: Based on the principles of Mission LiFE, adopted for promoting sustainable lifestyles.
Ganges River Dolphin Tagging: First-ever tagging conducted in Assam as part of Project Dolphin.
India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023: Forest cover reached 8,27,357 sq.km., accounting for 25.17% of India's geographical area.

Launched on June 5, 2024, aims at planting trees as a token of respect for Mother Nature; over 102 crore trees planted.

Replaces the 1991 Eco-mark; promotes sustainable consumption focusing on lower energy use and resource efficiency.

India's targets for emissions reduction: 45% reduction in emission intensity and 50% of total power capacity from non-fossil fuels by 2030.
Cumulative electric capacity from non-fossil sources is 46.52% as of October 31, 2024.

Launched in 2019 targeting 40% reduction in PM by 2025-26; over 20% reduction achieved in 55 cities as of 2023-2024.

Regulatory framework established for plastics, tyres, and e-waste among others; mandates recycling of end-of-life products.

Implementation of ICAP focusing on space cooling, cold chains, and domestic manufacturing, targeting HCFCs phase-out by December 2024.

MISHTI initiative aims to restore mangroves along the Indian coast with ₹100 crore allocated; 22,561 hectares restored in twelve states.

National workshop on space technology in forest management; improved fire management with 67% of large fires controlled within 24hrs.

New biodiversity rules and national targets submitted for biodiversity strategy aimed at global conservation goals.

Focuses on urban forestry, support for community involvement, and sustainable ecosystem development in urban areas.

Established National Designated Authority for carbon credit trading under Paris Agreement; includes 14 GHG mitigation activities.

Cleaning drives at beaches and certification of Blue Flag status for 13 locations.

Launched on June 5, 2023, emphasizing conservation, tourism, and carbon sequestration related to wetland ecosystems.

Increase in protected areas from 745 in 2014 to 1022 in 2024, including community reserves and tiger reserves.

India continues to make strides in environmental sustainability through committed programs, policy reform, and international cooperation towards protecting natural resources and biodiversity.