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Tamil Nadu Pioneers District-Level Net Zero Roadmaps for 2050
14 Nov
Summary
- Tamil Nadu created a dedicated agency to coordinate climate action
- State aims to become net zero well before 2070, with 4 pilot districts targeting net zero by 2030-2055
- Climate Action Tracker enables real-time monitoring of district-level decarbonization progress
As of November 2025, the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is pioneering a district-level approach to achieving net zero emissions well before the national target of 2070. The state has established the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC), one of India's first dedicated agencies to coordinate and track all climate-related work.
Through its four key missions, the TNGCC is driving emission reduction, ecosystem restoration, and livelihood resilience across Tamil Nadu. The state has released a detailed greenhouse gas inventory and developed a Net Zero Pathway, aiming to become net zero before 2070. Notably, four pilot districts—The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Ramanathapuram, and Virudhunagar—have launched their own decarbonization plans, with the potential to abate up to 92% of projected emissions by 2050.
To support effective implementation, Tamil Nadu has also developed a real-time Climate Action Tracker in collaboration with the Vasudha Foundation. This evidence-based system enables each district to monitor its progress and refine its strategies, ensuring accountability and transparency in the state's climate action efforts. While Nilgiris district could become net zero by 2030, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore, and Virudhunagar are expected to achieve this milestone by 2047, 2055, and 2055, respectively, through a combination of clean energy, mobility transformation, and nature-based solutions.
