Mission LiFE Progress: Mass Mobilisation, International Milestones and Climate Commitments (2022‑2025)
The Ministry's Mission LiFE, launched in 2022, has mobilised over 7.3 crore people through campaigns, sapling drives and digital platforms, and is now a qualitative goal in India's NDCs under the Paris Agreement. Internationally, India secured key resolutions at UNEA‑6 and COP15 and co‑chairs the 10YFP, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable lifestyles.
Overview The Mission LiFE seeks behavioural change through seven themes: saving energy, water, waste, e‑waste, avoiding single‑use plastic, healthy lifestyles and sustainable food. Since its launch in October 2022, the programme has combined nationwide campaigns, digital platforms and school‑level eco‑clubs to embed sustainable practices in daily life. Key Developments Nationwide campaigns such as One Nation One Mission: End Plastic Pollution , Harith Yoga, Swachhata Hi Seva and World Environment Day engaged citizens through MyGov and MYBharat portals. Interactive digital exhibits at Bharat Parv, India Water Week and Maha Kumbh Mela showcased Mission LiFE. Under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" drive, over 272 crore saplings were planted. Two portals – the Mission LiFE Portal (knowledge repository) and Meri LiFE Portal (monitoring) – were launched. More than 7.3 crore participants attended over 40 lakh events nationwide; Maharashtra alone recorded 31,49,967 participants in >2 lakh events. International milestones: adoption of India‑sponsored resolutions on sustainable lifestyles at UNEA‑6 (Mar 2024) and at COP15 (Jul 2025). India elected to the Board of the 10YFP for two consecutive terms (2024‑26, 2026‑28) and now serves as Co‑Chair. Important Facts Mission LiFE is listed as a qualitative goal in India’s NDCs under the Paris Agreement . The First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR‑1) shows a 37.38 % decline in emissions intensity of
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Key Insight
Mission LiFE shows how mass mobilisation drives India’s climate and sustainability agenda.
Key Facts
- Oct 2022 में लॉन्च हुई, Mission LiFE सात विषयों को लक्षित करती है: ऊर्जा, पानी, कचरा, ई‑कचरा, सिंगल‑यूज़ प्लास्टिक, स्वस्थ जीवनशैली और सतत भोजन।
- "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" अभियान (2022‑2025) के तहत 272 crore से अधिक पौधों की रोपाई की गई।
- 7.3 crore से अधिक प्रतिभागियों ने >40 lakh कार्यक्रमों में भाग लिया; महाराष्ट्र ने अकेले >2 lakh कार्यक्रमों में 31,49,967 प्रतिभागियों को देखा।
- दो पोर्टल बनाए गए – Mission LiFE Portal (ज्ञान) और Meri LiFE Portal (निगरानी) – प्रगति को ट्रैक करने के लिए।
- सतत जीवनशैली पर भारत के प्रस्तावों को UNEA‑6 (Mar 2024) और COP15 (Jul 2025) में अपनाया गया।
- भारत को 10‑Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP) के बोर्ड में दो कार्यकाल (2024‑26, 2026‑28) के लिए चुना गया और अब Co‑Chair के रूप में कार्य करता है।
- Mission LiFE भारत के NDCs में Paris Agreement के तहत एक गुणात्मक लक्ष्य के रूप में सूचीबद्ध है, जिससे उत्सर्जन तीव्रता में 37.38 % की गिरावट (2022 बनाम 2005) हुई।
Background
The programme blends policy, technology and community action to meet India’s climate targets and international obligations. It aligns with the NDCs, the National Action Plan on Climate Change and the broader goal of sustainable development under the Constitution’s directive principles.
UPSC Syllabus
- Essay — Environment and Sustainability
- Prelims_GS — Environmental Issues and Climate Change
- Prelims_GS — National Current Affairs
- Essay — Economy, Development and Inequality
- GS3 — Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation
- GS2 — Governance, transparency, accountability and e-governance
- Prelims_GS — Constitution and Political System
- GS3 — Infrastructure - Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways
- GS3 — Environmental Impact Assessment
- GS1 — Poverty and Developmental Issues
Mains Angle
In Mains, candidates can discuss Mission LiFE as a case of whole‑of‑government and whole‑of‑society approach to climate action (GS‑2) or analyse its impact on India’s international environmental commitments (GS‑3).