Union Power Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Prakriti 2026 International Conference on Carbon Markets in New Delhi, alongside the launch of an Indian Carbon Market Portal. The event was part of the Bharat Electricity Summit. The minister stated that India can pursue climate responsibility and economic growth together, and highlighted the existing Carbon Credit Trading Scheme with nine notified methodologies and over 40 registered entities submitting projects in biogas, hydrogen, and forestry. The new portal aims to create a transparent and credible carbon market framework that serves as a long-term national asset. The announcement signals India's continued push to formalize its domestic carbon trading infrastructure, with specific methodologies already in place for key sectors. The conference will likely discuss how to scale participation and ensure integrity in carbon credit generation and trading.
