Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is a key technology that reduces industrial carbon emissions by capturing CO₂ and either reusing it in industrial applications or storing it safely underground. It is particularly important for hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, and power, where emissions cannot be eliminated through renewable energy alone. For India, CCUS supports the transition to a low-carbon economy while ensuring energy security and industrial growth. However, high costs, infrastructure gaps, and policy challenges limit its large-scale deployment. Strengthening regulatory frameworks, carbon markets, financial incentives, and technological innovation will be essential to make CCUS a viable tool for achieving India’s net-zero target by 2070.
Click to View MoreTamil Nadu leads sub-national climate action through the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company, which drives a district-level, bottom-up approach. It implements four missions: climate change (carbon neutrality before 2070), Green Tamil Nadu (33% green cover), wetlands restoration, and coastal restoration, linking growth with ecological resilience.
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