Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Delhi Cabinet Approves Carbon Credit Policy
The Delhi government has approved a new policy called the Carbon Credit Monetisation Framework.
This policy allows the government to earn money by selling carbon credits, which are like certificates that show they have reduced greenhouse gases.
The money earned will be used for public welfare schemes.
The policy covers projects like electric buses, planting trees, using solar energy, and managing waste.
A special agency will help measure and sell these carbon credits.
The government won't have to spend money upfront, and the agency will share some of the earnings.
This policy helps the environment and also brings in extra money for the government.
Delhi Cabinet approved the Carbon Credit Monetisation Framework to earn revenue from green initiatives.
The policy covers projects like electric buses, plantation drives, solar energy, and waste management.
Carbon credits will be measured, registered, and sold in carbon markets using internationally accepted methodologies.
The revenue generated will be deposited into the Consolidated Fund of the State for public welfare schemes.
A specialised agency will be selected to identify eligible schemes, prepare documentation, and complete registration.
- Who
- Delhi Cabinet
- What
- Approved the Carbon Credit Monetisation Framework
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Delhi Secretariat
- Why
- To earn revenue from green initiatives and promote environmental conservation
- Policy Name
- Carbon Credit Monetisation Framework
- Purpose
- To earn revenue by selling carbon offsets
- Key Initiatives
- Electric buses, plantation drives, solar energy, waste management
- Revenue Use
- Public welfare schemes
- Implementation Body
- Environment Department
- Revenue Model
- Revenue-sharing with specialised agency
- Carbon Credit Definition
- One metric tonne of reduced, avoided, or stored greenhouse gases
