Chandigarh, March 2 -- The UT administration has submitted its revised State Action Plan for Climate Change (SAPCC) to the green ministry, aligning it with national and global climate commitments.

While the plan was initially prepared in 2015, it was updated to meet international climate targets, with a strong focus on renewable energy and sustainability, while also adhering to the framework provided by the Union ministry of environment, forest, and climate change (MOEF&CC).

The revised SAPCC emphasises several initiatives to reduce Chandigarh's carbon footprint and promote environmental conservation. Key strategies include expanding solar energy with solar parks and rooftop solar panels. Currently, Chandigarh has an installed rooftop s...