SRINAGAR : The Union Government has said that India’s drop of 13 places to Rank 23 in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index does not reflect the country’s actual progress on climate mitigation and will not influence domestic policy. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said the annual index published by Germanwatch is based on that organisation’s own methodology and weightage system, and that India does not recognise any external ranking for internal decision-making. The ministry maintained that India’s climate pathway is driven by national priorities and developmental needs, including a sharp rise in renewable energy capacity, consistent reduction in emissions intensity, and long-term transitions in sectors such as power, t

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