National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC)
Nodal:Ministry of Science and Technology
Build a dynamic strategic-knowledge system for climate change — through research centres, State Climate Change Cells, R&D and capacity building under NAPCC.
Launched
2008
Coverage
Pan-India
Duration
2008–2040
Activities
14
Indicators
9
Budget Allocated
—
Key Targets
Knowledge Centres
09 by 2031
State Climate Cells
21 by 2031
Strategic R&D Projects
20 major + 12 R&D
Capacity Building
07 programmes
Strategic Knowledge Mission Progress through Indicators
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| Indicator | Unit | Current Status | Target by 2030 | Progress | Baseline Year (2021) | Last Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No. of Capacity Building Programmes organised | Number | 5 | 07 Capacity Building Programmes | 71% | Existing programmes | 1 Sept 2025 | |
No. of Climate Research Centres (new & ongoing) supported | Number | 6 | 09 Knowledge Centres | 67% | Existing CoEs | 1 Sept 2025 | |
No. of research papers & thematic reports published | Number | 240 | 400 publications/reports | 60% | Existing publications | 1 Sept 2025 | |
No. of research projects (new & ongoing) supported | Number | 22 | 20 Research Projects (Major) + 12 R&D | 69% | Existing projects | 1 Sept 2025 | |
No. of researchers benefitted | Number | 130 | 200 trained researchers | 65% | Baseline TBD | 1 Sept 2025 | |
No. of State Climate Change Cells (new & ongoing) supported | Number | 18 | 21 State Climate Change Cells | 86% | Existing SCCCs | 1 Sept 2025 | |
Proper utilization of budget | Percentage | 84 | Budget utilisation, on-time delivery | 93% | Historical utilization | 1 Sept 2025 | |
States integrating climate science into action plans | Number | 22 | All States with active climate cells & using scientific data | 65% | Baseline per SAPCC review | 1 Sept 2025 |
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About
Mission Overview
The National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC) is one of the eight original NAPCC missions, launched in 2008 and revised in 2015. The Mission is anchored by the Ministry of Science and Technology, with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) as the implementing agency. NMSKCC builds a strategic knowledge system to inform and support national action on climate change — focusing on Knowledge Generation, Capacity Building, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment, Climate Modelling, and Community Sensitisation. Implementation runs through Institutions of National Importance (IITs, IISc), Central and State Universities, R&D Labs of various Ministries, and 21 State Climate Change Cells across States and UTs. The Mission integrates emerging technologies (AI/ML, remote sensing, digital tools) into climate modelling, prediction, early warning, disaster risk reduction, health, agriculture and biodiversity. Reporting is annual, with R&D programmes reviewed by the National Expert Committee.
- One of the eight original NAPCC missions; launched 2008, revised 2015.
- Anchored by the Ministry of Science and Technology; Department of Science and Technology (DST) as implementing agency; chaired by Dr Kalachand Sain.
- Adaptation focus: Knowledge Generation, Capacity Building, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment, Climate Modelling, Community Sensitisation.
- Pan-India coverage through 21 State Climate Change Cells across States and UTs.
- Integrates AI/ML, remote sensing and digital technologies into climate modelling, EWS and DRR.
- NAPCC 2.0 roadmap: Phases 1-4 spanning 2026-2040; annual reporting reviewed by National Expert Committee.
Vision
Build a vibrant and dynamic knowledge system to inform and support national action for responding to climate change.