The Rs 23,731-crore programme, cleared by Cabinet in August and launched on 1 October, offers producers assured buyers, a fixed gas price and capital support.

The Environment Ministry’s first certificates cover 33,000 hectares of plantations and a 14-hectare bamboo farm, giving Indian wood producers audited proof of sustainable sourcing.

The DPCC’s new command centre links cameras, GPS-tracked road sweepers and air quality data, with 707 construction sites under watch ahead of winter.

The Ministry of Power’s rules start in April 2027 and aim for a 16.7% fleet-efficiency gain. Carmakers can meet them through EVs, hybrids, ethanol or CNG.

The six-year plan combines purchase incentives, 900 charging sites and cold-weather testing for a Union Territory with harsh winters and few EVs so far.

The Green Energy Corridor Phase-III will strengthen state grids and add 50 GWh of battery storage, with completion targeted for 2032-33.