32nd World Ozone Day celebrated in Mumbai; India's Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard launched
On 16 September 2026, the Environment Ministry held the national celebration of the 32nd World Ozone Day in Mumbai with the theme 'Global Action for a Cooler Planet', where MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh launched India's Net Zero Portal and the NAPCC Dashboard.
Summary
The World Ozone Day event in Mumbai was presided over by MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh with Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde. Kirti Vardhan Singh said India has exceeded its Montreal Protocol commitments without compromising development. The Net Zero Portal lets Indian entities voluntarily register Net Zero targets and disclose emissions; Scope 1 and 2 reporting is encouraged, while Scope 3 stays voluntary. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) Dashboard tracks progress across the national climate missions. Also, 248 ITIs were adopted by 12 refrigeration and air-conditioning manufacturers to align technician training with industry standards.
Key facts
- Event
- 32nd World Ozone Day national celebration, Mumbai
- Theme
- Global Action for a Cooler Planet
- Launched
- Net Zero Portal + NAPCC Dashboard
- Net Zero Portal
- Voluntary; Scope 1 & 2 encouraged, Scope 3 voluntary
- Skilling
- 248 ITIs adopted by 12 RAC manufacturers
- Present
- MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh, Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde
Practice MCQs 4 questions
What was the theme of the 32nd World Ozone Day celebrated in Mumbai on 16 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Global Action for a Cooler Planet
The theme was 'Global Action for a Cooler Planet'.
Which two digital platforms were launched on World Ozone Day 2026 in Mumbai?
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Correct answer: D — Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh launched India's Net Zero Portal and the NAPCC Dashboard.
How many ITIs were adopted by refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) manufacturers, as announced on World Ozone Day 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 248
248 ITIs were adopted by 12 RAC manufacturers to align technician training with industry standards.
Consider the following about India's Net Zero Portal launched on 16 September 2026: 1. It is a platform for voluntary registration and disclosure of Net Zero commitments by entities. 2. Reporting of Scope 3 emissions on the portal is mandatory. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Scope 1 and 2 reporting is encouraged, while Scope 3 reporting remains voluntary.