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Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav addresses the 20th Global Sustainability Summit in New Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\n\u201cBy embracing Resilience, Regeneration and Responsibility, let us chart a Course towards a more Sustainable World\u201d, says Shri Bhupender Yadav<\/p>\n

The Minister highlights India\u2019s recent Policy Initiatives under Climate Action, while balancing Economic Progress with Ecological Stewardship:<\/p>\n

1. Environment Audit Rules 2025 for Stronger Environmental Accountability<\/p>\n

2. Revised Green Credit Programme Methodology Introduced to Boost Private Sector Participation and Climate Action<\/p>\n

3. Amendments to Forest Rules 2023 Streamline Approvals for Critical Mineral Mining in Forest Areas<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Posted On: 02 SEP 2025 11:59AM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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At the 20th<\/sup>\u00a0Global Sustainability Summit, organized by the CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, described India\u2019s journey towards resilient, regenerative and responsible growth. Dignitaries on dais included Shri Chandrajit Banerjee, DG, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Shri Sanjiv Puri, Immediate Past President, CII. The gathering included representatives from over 10 countries and stalwarts from the industry.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Addressing global delegates in New Delhi today, Shri Yadav underlined that India\u2019s model of development is deeply rooted in balancing economic progress with ecological stewardship. \u201cSustainability should not be considered as a goal or an objective. I believe it is a lifestyle choice, an evolving commitment to be resilient, regenerative, and responsible,\u201d he said. The Minister highlighted that the prevailing global trade tensions, policy uncertainties, geopolitical conflicts, and barriers to global financial investments by major economies, collectively create a fragile environment. The Minister called upon all countries to make sustainability foundational to growth by embracing economy-wide solutions that encompass circular economy models, nature positive actions, green manufacturing and advancing behaviour change for responsible practices.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Shri Yadav highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry has recently issued very critical notifications with the aim of building a sustainable future. He informed that on 29th<\/sup>\u00a0August 2025, the Government of India notified the\u00a0Environment Audit Rules, 2025<\/em>, which create a formal framework for environmental auditing across the country. These rules establish a two-tiered system of auditors and set up a dedicated agency to transparently oversee the process. \u201cThese rules are designed to supplement the existing monitoring and inspection framework of the government, not to replace it\u201d, Shri Yadav stated.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Minister further informed the gathering about the notification of a revised methodology for the\u00a0Green Credit Programme<\/em>\u00a0on 29th<\/sup>\u00a0August 2025. Originally launched in October 2023 to encourage voluntary environmental action, the programme has now been strengthened with provisions that allow direct participation by private entities, establish minimum restoration commitments, mobilize private capital for climate action, and utilizate Earned Green Credits. The revised methodology ensures that the Green Credit Programme becomes a catalyst for meaningful eco-restoration, the Minister explained.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, Shri Yadav highlighted that on 31st<\/sup>\u00a0August 2025, the Ministry amended the Forest (Conservation and Augmentation) Rules, 2023 to facilitate the objectives of achieving self-reliance in the Critical Mineral sector under the newly launched\u00a0National Critical Mineral Mission, 2025<\/em>. Under this mission, 24 minerals have been identified as critical and strategic, and 29 others have been recognized as important for strengthening the country\u2019s economy and national security. The amended rules simplify the approval process for mining these minerals in forest areas for both public and private entities.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Reflecting on India\u2019s broader sustainability achievements, Shri Yadav observed that the country has emerged as the fastest-growing major economy while also leading global efforts on climate action. \u201cIndia is the only country that has successfully adapted sustainable growth across the policy landscape through targeted scheme implementation, infrastructure investment, local commitment and tangible achievements on multilateral commitments,\u201d he noted.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A clear testament of India\u2019s sustainable development commitment, Shri Yadav stated, is the significant progress it has made towards fulfilling NDCs under the Paris Agreement. Recent achievements include achieving ambitious climate targets ahead of schedule; accelerated deployment of renewable energy capacity; promotion of corporate accountability through environmental, social, and governance indicators and advancement of innovative waste management practices leading to circular economy. India is one of leading countries to establish a robust framework of Expended Producer Responsibility (EPR), ensuring disposal of end-of-life products in environmentally sustainable manner, he added.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pointing to India\u2019s progress in expanding forest cover, launching innovative campaigns like \u2018Mission LiFE\u2019, \u2018Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam\u2019, enhancing carbon sinks, and advancing circular economy practices, Shri Yadav added, \u201cOur enduring economic progress is founded on resilience, regeneration and responsibility\u2014values that the world must now embrace as the foundation of sustainable growth\u201d. The Minister informed that one of the most significant interventions under the resilience pillar is the upcoming launch of India\u2019s National Adaptation Plan (NAP). \u201cDriven by science-led evidences and guided by grassroot realities, NAP will act as a blueprint for embedding adaptation into national development policies across sectors, ensuring a systematic and long-term approach. It will contribute to build resilience and reduce vulnerabilities to climate- related risks across regions\u201d, he said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bringing the focus on a collective global strategy to tackle Climate Change, Shri Yadav stated, \u201cIndia\u2019s policy roadmap and growth model exemplifies how Nations can harmonize economic growth with sustainability to cultivate resilient, low-carbon development pathways. This integrated approach provides valuable lessons for countries in the Global South seeking sustainable, inclusive and realistic growth models. Developed economies experiencing growth stagnation can undergo transformative recalibration of their development paradigms and shift focus to sustainability, social equity and enduring resilience\u201d, he said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Minister concluded with a call to industry and global stakeholders to join hands in this transformative journey. \u201cIndustry must transcend conventional goals and weave sustainability seamlessly into their corporate policy by aligning with national aspirations for resilience and inclusion. By embracing resilience, regeneration, and responsibility, let us chart a course towards a more sustainable world,\u201d he said. \u00a0Shri Yadav expressed confidence that in the next two days, the Summit would deliberate on pioneering transformative pathways that ensure a thriving, inclusive future.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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