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Chandigarh

Chandigarh is implementing 3 national missions under NAPCC with 20 climate action activities tracked across 3 indicators. The state has mobilised 3 departments and allocated ₹500 crore for climate resilience and sustainable development.

Nodal Department: Department of Environment & Climate Change

3

Missions

20

Activities

3

Indicators

3

Departments

₹500 Cr

Budget

State Profile

Districts

1

Area

114 km²

Population

10.5 L

Region

North

Climate Zones

1

Avg Temperature

25°C

Annual Rainfall

1,100 mm

Forest Cover

10%

Monitoring State Progress Through NAPCC Indicators

Track Chandigarh's performance across national mission indicators — select a mission to explore detailed data

Monitoring Mission Progress through Indicators

Last updated: Dec 2025

Showing 12 of 12 indicators

Budget utilization rate (%)

ProcessOn Track

GIM_IND010 · Mission Budget Utilization

Target (Annual)>90% Percentage
Current78 Percentage
FrequencyQuarterly
UnitPercentage
Baseline: Historical rate (2024)87%

States feeding data into NAMS dashboard

ProcessAt Risk

GIM_IND011 · NAMS Portal & Dashboard Operations

Target (2027)All GIM states Number
Current18 Number
FrequencyMonthly
UnitNumber
Baseline: Pilot states (2024)64%

Vulnerable landscapes under restoration

OutputAt Risk

GIM_IND007 · Landscape-Specific Restoration Projects

Target (2027)5+ Number
Current3 Number
FrequencyAnnual
UnitNumber
Baseline: 0 (2024)60%

Community involvement especially women (%)

OutcomeAt Risk

GIM_IND008 · Community & JFMC Engagement

Target (2030)50% Percentage
Current28 Percentage
FrequencyAnnual
UnitPercentage
Baseline: TBD (2024)56%

Improvement in forest cover quality (%)

OutcomeAt Risk

GIM_IND012 · Forest Cover Quality Improvement

Target (2030)Measurable improvement Percentage
Current5.2 Percentage
FrequencyBiennial
UnitPercentage
Baseline: Per ISFR 2021 (2021)52%

Area brought under restoration (Million hectares)

OutputAt Risk

GIM_IND001 · Enhancement of Forest and Tree Cover

Target (2030)1 Million Hectares
Current0.42 Million Hectares
FrequencyBiennial & Annual
UnitMillion Hectares
Baseline: Per ISFR 2021 (2021)42%

Area under NTFP-based agroforestry (Mha)

OutputAt Risk

GIM_IND009 · NTFP-based Agroforestry Expansion

Target (2030)Part of 24 mha Million Hectares
Current2.5 Million Hectares
FrequencyAnnual
UnitMillion Hectares
Baseline: TBD (2024)42%

Carbon sequestration achieved (Bt CO2 eq)

ImpactAt Risk

GIM_IND002 · Carbon Sink Creation

Target (2030)2.5-3.0 Billion Tonnes CO2 eq
Current1.1 Billion Tonnes CO2 eq
FrequencyBiennial
UnitBillion Tonnes CO2 eq
Baseline: Per FSI 2021 (2021)40%

Integrated nurseries established/strengthened

OutputAt Risk

GIM_IND003 · Integrated Nurseries cum Research Centres

Target (2030)50 Number
Current18 Number
FrequencyAnnual
UnitNumber
Baseline: Existing TBD (2024)36%

NTFP processing centres established/strengthened

OutputNeeds Attention

GIM_IND005 · NTFP Processing Centres

Target (2030)100 Number
Current35 Number
FrequencyAnnual
UnitNumber
Baseline: Existing TBD (2024)35%

Households with diversified forest-based livelihoods

OutcomeNeeds Attention

GIM_IND006 · Forest-based Livelihood Diversification

Target (2030)1,000,000 Number (Households)
Current3,20,000 Number (Households)
FrequencyAnnual
UnitNumber (Households)
Baseline: TBD (2024)32%

LITCs established/strengthened

OutputNeeds Attention

GIM_IND004 · Livelihood Improvement Training Centres

Target (2030)50 Number
Current15 Number
FrequencyAnnual
UnitNumber
Baseline: Existing TBD (2024)30%

About Chandigarh SAPCC

Framework, governance, missions, and implementation details for Chandigarh's climate action plan

SAPCC Overview

Chandigarh's State Action Plan on Climate Change (--) provides the strategic framework for climate action across the union territory. Coordinated by Department of Environment & Climate Change, it aligns with 3 of the 9 NAPCC national missions, mobilising 3 departments and ₹500 crore in budget allocation.

Currently under preparation. The SAPCC addresses Chandigarh's specific climate vulnerabilities across 1 climate zones covering 114 km² with 1 districts.

Key Highlights

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3 Missions

Implementing GIM, Solar, Water

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3 Indicators

Tracking progress at 69% overall achievement

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3 Departments

Cross-departmental coordination for implementation

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₹500 Cr Budget

4 funding sources allocated

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20 Activities

Climate action activities tracked and monitored

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4 Partners

External development and research partners

Key Resources & Documents

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Chandigarh SAPCC
SAPCC · PDFSAPCC

Chandigarh State Action Plan on Climate Change