Puducherry
Puducherry is implementing 4 national missions under NAPCC with 30 climate action activities tracked across 4 indicators. The state has mobilised 4 departments and allocated ₹600 crore for climate resilience and sustainable development.
Nodal Department: Department of Environment & Climate Change
4
Missions
30
Activities
4
Indicators
4
Departments
₹600 Cr
Budget
State Profile
Districts
4
Area
479 km²
Population
12.5 L
Coastline
45 km
Climate Zones
2
Avg Temperature
28°C
Annual Rainfall
1,300 mm
Forest Cover
8%
Monitoring State Progress Through NAPCC Indicators
Track Puducherry'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 TrackGIM_IND010 · Mission Budget Utilization
States feeding data into NAMS dashboard
ProcessAt RiskGIM_IND011 · NAMS Portal & Dashboard Operations
Vulnerable landscapes under restoration
OutputAt RiskGIM_IND007 · Landscape-Specific Restoration Projects
Community involvement especially women (%)
OutcomeAt RiskGIM_IND008 · Community & JFMC Engagement
Improvement in forest cover quality (%)
OutcomeAt RiskGIM_IND012 · Forest Cover Quality Improvement
Area brought under restoration (Million hectares)
OutputAt RiskGIM_IND001 · Enhancement of Forest and Tree Cover
Area under NTFP-based agroforestry (Mha)
OutputAt RiskGIM_IND009 · NTFP-based Agroforestry Expansion
Carbon sequestration achieved (Bt CO2 eq)
ImpactAt RiskGIM_IND002 · Carbon Sink Creation
Integrated nurseries established/strengthened
OutputAt RiskGIM_IND003 · Integrated Nurseries cum Research Centres
NTFP processing centres established/strengthened
OutputNeeds AttentionGIM_IND005 · NTFP Processing Centres
Households with diversified forest-based livelihoods
OutcomeNeeds AttentionGIM_IND006 · Forest-based Livelihood Diversification
LITCs established/strengthened
OutputNeeds AttentionGIM_IND004 · Livelihood Improvement Training Centres
About Puducherry SAPCC
Framework, governance, missions, and implementation details for Puducherry's climate action plan
SAPCC Overview
Puducherry's State Action Plan on Climate Change (v2.0) provides the strategic framework for climate action across the union territory. Coordinated by Department of Environment & Climate Change, it aligns with 4 of the 9 NAPCC national missions, mobilising 4 departments and ₹600 crore in budget allocation.
Submitted in 2024. The SAPCC addresses Puducherry's specific climate vulnerabilities across 2 climate zones covering 479 km² with 4 districts.
Key Highlights
4 Missions
Implementing GIM, Solar, Water +1 more
4 Indicators
Tracking progress at 56% overall achievement
4 Departments
Cross-departmental coordination for implementation
₹600 Cr Budget
4 funding sources allocated
30 Activities
Climate action activities tracked and monitored
4 Partners
External development and research partners
