24/08/2026
INDIA’S EMISSIONS INTENSITY
Emissions intensity measures how much greenhouse gas is produced for every unit of economic output.
Simply put: if India’s economy grows while producing fewer emissions per unit of GDP, its emissions intensity falls.
According to official government data, India reduced the emissions intensity of its GDP by 36% between 2005 and 2020.
And the journey continues. Under its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), India aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% from 2005 levels by 2030.
The big challenge ahead is clear: How can India grow faster while keeping emissions lower?
Watch this reel to understand India’s climate progress, clean energy transition, carbon emissions, sustainable development, and the road to 2030. 🌱⚡🇮🇳
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