India has approved a revised climate plan
for the 2031–2035 period under global agreements
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India has approved a
revised climate plan for the 2031–2035 period under global agreements.
¨ The country aims to
reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 47% by 2035. This reduction is
measured against 2005 levels.
¨ India has already
surpassed the 52% mark for non-fossil fuel electricity capacity as early as the
beginning of 2026. This target was achieved ahead of schedule.
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The new target is to
increase the share of non-fossil fuel capacity to 60% by 2035.
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The government has
extended the revised UDAN scheme for a period of ten years, spanning from
2026–27 to 2035–36.
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The total budget for this
scheme is ₹28,840 crore. Its objective is to develop 100 airports by upgrading
unserved or underserved airstrips.
¨ The Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) scheme has been extended for a period of five years, from April 2026 to March 2031.
¨ An outlay of ₹1,800 crore has been allocated for this scheme. IVFRT integrates processes related to immigration and visas.
