Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development: Government Schemes

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

S. No.Scheme NameLaunch YearMinistry / AgencyObjective
1SECURE Himalaya Project (Securing Livelihoods, Conservation, Sustainable Use, and Restoration of High Range Himalayan Ecosystem)2017MoEFCC + UNDP (funded by GEF)Biodiversity conservation & livelihood security in Himalayan ecosystem
2National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)2008PM’s Council on Climate Change (with sectoral ministries)Umbrella framework to combat climate change while ensuring sustainable development
3Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP)2019MoEFCCAwareness, capacity building, and livelihood promotion (continuation of ENVIS)
4National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)2019CPCB under MoEFCCImprove air quality in 131 cities, reduce PM10 by up to 40% by 2024–25
5Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue Management2018MoEFCC under NAFCCProvide alternatives to stubble burning, enhance climate resilience in agriculture
6Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP)2017MoEFCC + NSDATrain youth in green skills for sustainable employment & entrepreneurship
7India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP)2019MoEFCCSustainable cooling & thermal comfort with reduced refrigerant and energy demand
8PARIVESH (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub)2018MoEFCCSingle-window clearance system for environmental approvals
9Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH)1980s (revamped, current cycle 2021–26)MoEFCCWildlife habitat conservation and recovery of endangered species
10National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS)2015MoEFCC via Himalayan Knowledge NetworkConservation & livelihood improvement in Indian Himalayan Region
11Environment Education Awareness and Training (EEAT)2005MoEFCCPromote environmental awareness & student participation (Eco-clubs, camps)
12LeadIT (Leadership Group for Industry Transition)2019India–Sweden with WEF supportShift hard-to-abate industries (steel, cement) towards low-carbon pathways
13Colombo Declaration on Sustainable Nitrogen Management2019UN member states (India as signatory)Reduce nitrogen waste by 50% by 2030
14Nagar Van Yojana (NVY)2020MoEFCC (funded by CAMPA)Create 400 city forests & 200 city gardens to improve urban green cover