Lok Sabha Question No. 2465 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Status of NAFCC
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri P V Midhun Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2465

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

## Status of NAFCC

## 2465. SHRI P V MIDHUN REDDY:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a)   the current status of the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) as of December 2025;
- (b)  the specific objectives and focus areas of the NAFCC in supporting climate adaptation projects;
- (c)   the  number  and  types  of  projects  funded  under  the  NAFCC  and  their  geographical distribution; and
- (d)  the outcomes achieved so far and measures taken to overcome any challenges in project execution and impact assessment?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) to (c)    The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) was established in 2015  as  a  Central  Sector  Scheme  to  support  adaptation  activities  in  the  States  and  Union Territories (UTs) of India  that  are  vulnerable  to  the adverse  effects  of climate change.  The objectives of NAFCC are:

- i. Funding concrete adaptation projects/ programmes aligned with the relevant Missions under NAPCC and the SAPCCs in agriculture, horticulture, agro-forestry, environment, allied activities, water, forestry, urban, coastal and low-lying system, disaster management,  human  health,  marine  system,  tourism,  habitat  sector  and  other  rural livelihood sectors to address climate change related issues.
- ii. Preparing  and  updating  climate  scenario,  assessing  vulnerability  and  climate  impact assessment
- iii. Capacity building of various stakeholders on climate change adaptation and project cycle management and developing knowledge network
- iv. Mainstreaming  the  approaches/  learnings  from  project/programme  implementation through knowledge Management.

Under NAFCC, the 30 projects are spread over 25 States and 2 Union Territories (UTs) focus on Agriculture & Allied Sectors; Water; Ecosystems and Biodiversity; and Forestry sectors. Based  on  the  recommendation  of  Expenditure  Finance  Committee  (EFC)  meeting  held  on 23rd November 2022, NAFCC was converted from Central Sector Scheme to non-scheme.

(d) The key achievements of the completed NAFCC Projects as per the Third Party Evaluation conducted in August 2025 are given below:

- i. Community Outreach & Awareness: Conducted extensive awareness programmes and community mobilisation activities on climate adaptation, water security, and sustainable livelihoods.
- ii. Climate-Resilient  Agriculture:  Promoted  drought  and  saline-tolerant  crops,  integrated farming, and sustainable aquaculture to strengthen food security.
- iii. Support  for  Vulnerable  Communities:  Enhanced  livelihoods  of  tribal,  women,  and marginalised groups through skill building, resource access, and value-added production.
- iv. Knowledge  &  Data  Systems:  Strengthened  climate  information  access  through  GIS mapping, open data platforms, and integration with state climate plans.
- v. Capacity  Building  for  Adaptation:  Delivered  targeted  training  with  implementing agencies  and  NGOs,  improving  adaptive  skills,  market  linkages,  and  community resilience.

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