{"id":53238,"date":"2026-03-25T19:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedeccanmessenger.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/india-climate-samman-2026-honours-climate-leaders-and-changemakers\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T19:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:53:09","slug":"india-climate-samman-2026-honours-climate-leaders-and-changemakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedeccanmessenger.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/india-climate-samman-2026-honours-climate-leaders-and-changemakers\/","title":{"rendered":"India Climate Samman 2026 Honours Climate Leaders and Changemakers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shri Shripad Naik, Hon\u2019ble Minister of State, Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, presenting Lifetime Achievement Samman <\/strong>to Shri Upendra Tripathy, Former Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, and Founding Director General, the International Solar Alliance
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New Delhi [India], March 25: <\/strong>The Carbon Markets Association of India (CMAI) proudly hosted the\u00a0India Climate Samman 2026<\/strong>\u00a0as part of the 2nd Edition of India Climate Week, recognising outstanding contributions by individuals, institutions, and organisations driving climate action and sustainability across India.<\/p>\n

The awards were presented by\u00a0Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon\u2019ble Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India<\/strong>, who also addressed the gathering and underscored India\u2019s commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future.<\/p>\n

The awards celebrated excellence in climate leadership, policy innovation, industry transition, and community-driven impact\u2014highlighting the collective effort required to advance India\u2019s low-carbon future.<\/p>\n

Award Winners | India Climate Samman 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lifetime Achievement in Climate Leadership<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Mr. Upendra Tripathy, Former Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, and Founding Director General of the International Solar Alliance
\u00a0\u2022 Mr. Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, Government of India<\/p>\n

Climate Policy Champion<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Mr. Anil Jauhri, Chairman, Governing Council, Carbon Registry India
\u00a0\u2022 Mr. Abhay Bakre, Mission Director, National Green Hydrogen Mission, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India<\/p>\n

Net-Zero Leadership<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Adani Group<\/p>\n

Women in Climate Leadership<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Ms. Chandni Raina, Advisor, Climate Change Finance Unit, \u00a0Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance,
\u00a0\u2022 Dr. Anita Gupta, Former Head, Climate, Energy and Sustainable Technologies (CEST)
\u00a0Department of Science & Technology
\u00a0Government of India
\u00a0\u2022 Corporate Category \u2013 Dr Tarini Mehta,\u00a0<\/strong>Founding Executive Partner, Tarini Mehta & Partners.<\/p>\n

Climate Youth Icon<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Mr. Rohit Chaddha, Director, Greenways Bioenergy<\/p>\n

Excellence in Designing Indian Carbon Market<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Bureau of Energy Efficiency-\u00a0<\/p>\n

Innovative Climate Action<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Indo-Tibetan Border Police
\u00a0\u2022 Welspun Enterprises Limited<\/p>\n

Biodiversity Preservation Excellence<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Loktak Lake Development Authority<\/p>\n

Active State in India for Climate Action<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Government of NCT of Delhi<\/p>\n

Community Climate Action<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 PM-KUSUM Scheme
\u00a0\u2022 PM Surya Ghar Yojana
\u00a0\u2022 Brahma Kumaris<\/p>\n

Circular Economy Leadership<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Meta Materials Circular Markets<\/p>\n

Green Infrastructure Leadership<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Bangalore International Airport Limited<\/p>\n

Climate Finance Excellence<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Rural Electrification Corporation Limited<\/p>\n

Green Energy Transition Leadership<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Association of Power Producers<\/p>\n

Climate Champion in Innovation and Technology<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Global Business Travel Association<\/p>\n

CSR Investment in Sustainability<\/strong>
\u00a0\u2022 Bank of Baroda<\/p>\n

The India Climate Samman reflects CMAI\u2019s commitment to recognising leadership that is not only visionary but also action-oriented\u2014driving tangible progress across sectors including energy, industry, infrastructure, finance, and community development.<\/p>\n

By honouring these pioneers, CMAI aims to inspire wider participation, foster collaboration, and accelerate the adoption of scalable climate solutions across India.<\/p>\n

As India advances toward its net-zero goals, initiatives like the India Climate Samman play a crucial role in spotlighting best practices and building momentum for a resilient, sustainable future.<\/p>\n

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