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MINISTER
ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
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BHUPENDER YADAV
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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Date: 23 August, 2022
Dear Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw,
Pursuant to decision 1/CP.20, India submitted its Intended Nationally Determined
Contribution (NDC) to the UNFCCC on 2nd October, 2015, which is now its first NDC under the
Paris Agreement.
In accordance with the provisions of the Paris Agreement and relevant decisions, India
hereby communicates an update to its existing NDC for the period up to 2030.
At 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the UNFCCC held in
Glasgow, United Kingdom, in November 2021, India strengthened its commitment to climate
action by presenting to the world, the five nectar elements (Panchamrit). This update to India's
existing NDC translates the 'Panchamrit' announced at COP 26 into enhanced climate targets,
after carefully considering national circumstances and the principle of common but differentiated
responsibilities and respective capabilities.
Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw
Acting Executive Secretary,
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Encl: As above.
India's NDC do not bind it to any sector specific mitigation obligation or action. India's
goal is to reduce overall emission intensity and improve energy efficiency of its economy over
time and at the same time protecting the vulnerable sectors of economy and segments of our
society.
This update to India's existing NDC is a step forward towards our long term goal of
reaching net-zero by 2070.
No change in other sections or text or otherwise of the document containing existing first
NDC is proposed at this stage. India reserves the right to provide further updates by way of
additional submissions on its NDC, as and when required.
India reaffirms its commitment to the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement on Climate
Change.
With regards,
Yours sincerely,
(Bhupender Yadav)
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