India reaffirms Commitment to Ozone Layer Protection and Climate Action at 32nd World Ozone Day Celebration in Mumbai

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change hosted the national celebration of the 32nd World Ozone Day in Mumbai under the theme 'Global Action for a Cooler Planet'. During the event, India's Net Zero Portal and the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) Dashboard were launched to track climate commitments and missions. Officials noted that India has exceeded its Montreal Protocol obligations, phased out controlled chlorofluorocarbons, carbon tetrachloride, and halons, and met HCFC phase-out targets ahead of schedule. Additionally, 248 Industrial Training Institutions were adopted by 12 Refrigeration and Airconditioning manufacturers to train technicians in eco-friendly technologies.