Jammu & Kashmir
A Himalayan UT spanning glacier-fed catchments, Kashmir Valley horticulture and the Jammu plains, facing glacier retreat, flash floods, snow-pattern changes and biodiversity stress. IISc dynamic-vegetation modelling shows 39% and 34% of forested grids will undergo change under projected scenarios. Hydropower-dominated grid, apple/saffron horticulture, and disaster-vulnerable mountain settlements anchor adaptation priorities.
Nodal Department:Department of Environment & Climate Change
9
Missions
235
Activities
35
Indicators
18
Departments
State Profile
Districts
20
Area
42,241 km²
Population
12.2 Million
Region
North
Climate Zones
1
Avg Temperature
16°C
Annual Rainfall
1,100 mm
Forest Cover
49%
Jammu & Kashmir's Progress on NAPCC Indicators
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| Indicator | Unit | Current Status | Target by 2030 | Progress | Baseline Year (2021) | Last Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Solar Power Deployment in the country | GW | 150.26 (as of 31.03.2026) | 292 | 51% | 49.35 (as of 31.12.2021) | 1 Dec 2025 |
About Jammu & Kashmir SAPCC
SAPCC Overview
J&K's SAPCC v1.0 was prepared by the then-state of Jammu & Kashmir (pre-UT). Apex governance per PDF p.323 runs through a Governing Council headed by the Chief Minister, an Executive Council headed by the Chief Secretary, and an Expert Committee under the Director, Department of Environment & Remote Sensing. The plan covers 11 missions — Sustainable Energy; Enhanced Energy Efficiency; Sustainable Habitat; Green India; Water; Sustainable Agriculture; Disaster Management; Tourism; Health; Himalayan Mission; Strategic Knowledge — with 235 total actions (125 high-priority). GIZ supported preparation through CTRAN.
Climate profile
- 39% of forested grids likely to undergo change (IISc dynamic vegetation model); 34% in another scenario.
- Glacier retreat documented for selected J&K glaciers; PRECIS-based regional climate projections.
- Mountain ecosystem fragility under climate stress with rising disaster risk.
Climate stress at a glance
- Power generation mainly governed by hydropower (small fossil-fuel share) — vulnerable to changing river flows.
- Apple-belt and saffron horticulture face shifting climate windows; mountain agriculture under chill stress.
- Wetland Reserves, lakes and rivers face salinity, recession and biodiversity loss.
Jammu & Kashmir Documents
Jammu & Kashmir State Action Plan on Climate Change
Department of Environment & Climate Change
Gender Transformative Approach to Livelihoods: A Toolkit
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Guidelines for Floating Solar PV in India
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Global Lessons for India's Adaptation Strategy
GIZ India — NAP/SAPCC