Overview

• Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav told the Global Sustainability Summit that India is the fastest‑growing major economy and a leader on climate action.
• He said the government notified the Environment Audit Rules, 2025 on August 29, creating a two‑tier auditor system with a dedicated oversight agency to supplement existing monitoring.
• A revised Green Credit Programme methodology now enables direct private participation, sets minimum restoration commitments, and uses Earned Green Credits to channel private finance.
• The ministry amended the Forest (Conservation and Augmentation) Rules, 2023 to support the National Critical Mineral Mission, simplifying approvals for mining designated minerals in forest areas.
• Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reported about 50% renewable capacity already installed toward a 500 GW by 2030 target and highlighted an expanding FTA agenda with concluded and ongoing negotiations.