Government of India Ministry of Culture
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-23)
Reporting Period: 2022-23
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Cultural Heritage Preservation
- Capacity Building
- Accessibility and Inclusivity
Environmental Achievements
- Organized Eco-friendly Durga Idol Making Workshop (VMH)
- Special Swachhata campaign 2.0 (NGMA)
- Planting of Lagerstroemia Indica Furush (VMH)
Social Achievements
- Repatriated 30 antiquities from Australia and UK (ASI)
- Organized numerous outreach activities for diverse museum visitors, including programs for underprivileged children and those with disabilities (NGMA, Indian Museum, Allahabad Museum)
- Yuva Saathi Programme catered to approximately 30,000 students (National Museum)
- Initiatives for differently abled persons (various institutions)
- Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme (NZCC, NEZCC)
Governance Achievements
- Integration of NOC Online Application and Processing System (NOAPS) with National Single Window System (NSWS) (NMA)
- Onboarding of Urban Local Bodies on NOAPS (NMA)
- Implementation of e-Bill system of PFMS (NMA)
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Deterioration of monuments due to natural, biological and anthropogenic factors (ASI)
- Illicit trafficking of cultural property (ASI)
Mitigation Strategies
- Scientific conservation and preservation works (ASI)
- Implementation of Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 (ASI)
- Collaboration with various organizations for heritage conservation and promotion (NCF)
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4 (Quality Education)
- SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Various initiatives contribute to these goals through education, community engagement, and international collaborations.