NITI Aayog releases final four reports on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero
NITI Aayog released the final four of its eleven study reports on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero at the Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on 10 February 2026.
Summary
NITI Aayog released eleven study reports on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero on 9 and 10 February 2026, with the final four released on 10 February at the Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The reports say Viksit Bharat @ 2047 is achievable in all scenarios, and that electrification, greening of energy, Mission LiFE with behaviour change, and circularity are critical for net zero. The Buildings report (Vol. 5) finds about 86% of the floor space that will exist in 2070 is yet to be built, and projects air-conditioner ownership rising from 10% today to 80% by 2070. The Agriculture report (Vol. 6) stresses 'strategic sequencing', starting with resource efficiency such as micro-irrigation and fertiliser optimisation. The Waste report (Vol. 8) calls for universal collection, 100% door-to-door segregation and large-scale bio-methanation. Vol. 11 covers the social implications of the transition, including land use, jobs, migration and health.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 10 February 2026, Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
- Series
- 11 reports released on 9–10 February 2026
- Headline finding
- Viksit Bharat @ 2047 achievable in all scenarios
- Buildings (Vol. 5)
- 86% of 2070 floor space yet to be built; AC ownership 10% → 80% by 2070
- Agriculture (Vol. 6)
- Strategic sequencing: resource efficiency first
- Waste (Vol. 8) / Vol. 11
- 100% door-to-door segregation, bio-methanation / Social implications of transition
Practice MCQs 4 questions
How many study reports on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero did NITI Aayog release on 9–10 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Eleven
NITI Aayog released eleven reports over 9 and 10 February 2026; the final four came out on 10 February.
According to NITI Aayog's Buildings report (Vol. 5), roughly what share of the building floor space that will exist in 2070 is yet to be built?
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Correct answer: C — 86%
About 86% of the 2070 floor space is yet to be built, so passive design and efficient appliances can avoid locking in high energy demand.
NITI Aayog projects air-conditioner ownership in India to rise from about 10% today to what level by 2070?
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Correct answer: C — 80%
The Buildings report projects AC ownership jumping from 10% today to 80% by 2070.
Consider the following about NITI Aayog's Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero reports: 1. They conclude that Viksit Bharat @ 2047 is achievable in all scenarios. 2. The Agriculture report recommends starting with large-scale energy substitution before resource-efficiency measures. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Agriculture report's 'strategic sequencing' puts resource efficiency (micro-irrigation, fertiliser optimisation) first, before large-scale energy substitution.