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Haryana Launches Village-Centric Climate Action Plan

The revamped SAPCC shifts decision making to Gram Panchayats with dedicated funding, training officials to integrate climate resilience into local governance.

Overview

  • Additional Chief Secretary Anand Mohan Sharan unveiled the revised SAPCC at the Agri-Jal Samvad consultation in Chandigarh.
  • The plan sets clear, measurable targets across agriculture, water, biodiversity, forests and health to guide state and local adaptation efforts.
  • Gram Panchayats will secure dedicated climate financing to incorporate adaptation measures into their development plans.
  • District and block officials are slated for training to ensure every decision carries a climate lens in areas such as irrigation and livelihood support.
  • Haryana has partnered with GIZ and NABARD and is exploring global climate funds and corporate social responsibility investments to fund implementation.