India Launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard on World Ozone Day 2026

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, launched two major digital initiatives, the Net Zero Portal and the NAPCC Dashboard, in Mumbai on 16th September, World Ozone Day 2026. Both platforms aim to strengthen transparency and coordination in India's climate action efforts.

What is the Net Zero Portal?

The Net Zero Portal is a centralized digital platform where Indian entities across sectors can voluntarily register and disclose their Net Zero commitments. Organizations can report their greenhouse gas emissions, set Net Zero targets, and share annual progress updates. While Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reporting is encouraged, Scope 3 reporting remains optional. Entities can also map out their roadmap to Net Zero, covering areas like clean energy adoption, energy efficiency measures, new technologies, and carbon removal methods.

Net Zero Portal Initiative Benefits

1. Brings voluntary climate commitments onto one common platform.
2. Encourages credible, long-term climate planning by companies and organisations.
3. Entities get formal acknowledgement from the Ministry once they declare their targets.
4. Creates a public, consolidated repository of Net Zero actions across India.
5. Boosts transparency around how different sectors are approaching climate goals.

What is the NAPCC Dashboard?

The NAPCC Dashboard offers a single, consolidated view of how the National Missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change are progressing. It pulls together mission-wise data and key indicators onto one platform, making it easier for ministries and departments to track implementation.

Benefits of NAPCC Dashboard

1. Enables systematic, real-time monitoring of climate mission progress.
2. Strengthens coordination between different ministries working on climate goals.
3. Helps identify gaps in implementation across sectors.
4. Supports evidence-based decision-making for national climate policy.
5. Links domestic climate efforts more closely with India's international climate commitments.

Together, these two platforms reflect the government's push toward tech-driven governance and greater public participation in India's shift toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.