Climate Change Data

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.