On June 5, 2025, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) unveiled the eighth edition of EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics during a National Workshop on Using Alternate Data Sources and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Launched by Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran, NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery, and MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg, this publication is a vital resource for understanding India’s environmental landscape. Aligned with the United Nations Framework for the Development of Environment Statistics (FDES) 2013, it compiles data from multiple government ministries, offering insights into energy, biodiversity, climate, and sustainability trends.
Key Points:
- Launched on June 5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Follows FDES 2013, with data from ministries like Earth Sciences and Agriculture.
- Structured in six components for clear environmental analysis.
Key Highlights of EnviStats India 2025
The report showcases significant strides in India’s environmental and economic sectors, reflecting both progress and challenges:
Energy Growth:
- Thermal Power: Surged from 792,053 GWh (2013-14) to 1,326,549 GWh (2023-24), a 67% increase.
- Renewable Energy: Grew from 65,520 GWh to 225,835 GWh, a 244% increase, highlighting India’s energy transition leadership.
Aquaculture:
- Inland fish production doubled from 61.36 lakh tonnes to 139.07 lakh tonnes (2013-14 to 2023-24), signaling robust growth in the sector.
Biodiversity:
- India hosts 1,04,561 faunal species, including 20,613 marine, 9,436 freshwater, and 22,404 soil ecosystem species, contributing significantly to global biodiversity (out of 16,73,627 species).
Economic Indicators:
- Environmental Sustainability Sector: Highest expenditure at Rs 2,433.24 crore in 2021-22.
- Conservation of Natural Resources: Shows an upward spending trend.
- Agro-Forestry Sector: Lowest expenditure among the three sectors.
Climate and Environmental Trends
The report provides critical insights into India’s climate patterns and environmental health:
Temperature Rise:
- Annual mean temperature increased from 25.05°C (2001) to 25.74°C (2024), with rises in both minimum and maximum temperatures, indicating warming trends.
Rainfall Variability:
- Rainfall from 2001 to 2024 shows no clear long
