EnviStats India 2025
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) of India has launched the eighth edition of “EnviStats India 2025 – Environment Statistics”. This publication was revealed during a national workshop on 5th June 2025 in New Delhi. It serves as important resource for understanding India’s environmental landscape.
Publication Overview
“EnviStats India 2025” aligns with the Framework for the Development of Environment Statistics (FDES) 2013. The data is compiled from various government ministries and organisations. The publication is structured into six components, facilitating easier comprehension of environmental indicators.
Key Highlights
Thermal power generation has surged from 792,053 GWh to 1,326,549 GWh between 2013-14 and 2023-24. Renewable energy generation has also seen remarkable growth, increasing from 65,520 GWh to 225,835 GWh in the same period. Inland fish production has doubled from 61.36 lakh tonnes to 139.07 lakh tonnes, indicating growth in aquaculture.
Temperature and Rainfall Trends
The annual mean temperature in India rose from 25.05°C in 2001 to 25.74°C in 2024. Minimum and maximum temperatures also increased. Rainfall data from 2001 to 2024 shows variability due to monsoon patterns, with no clear long-term trend observed.
Faunal Diversity
India contributes to global faunal diversity. The country is home to 20,613 marine species and 9,436 freshwater species. It also boasts 22,404 species in its soil ecosystem. Globally, India accounts for a total of 1,04,561 faunal species out of 16,73,627.
Economic Indicators
The Environment Sustainability Sector had the highest expenditure share, amounting to Rs. 2,433.24 crore in 2021-22. The Conservation of Natural Resource Sector is on an upward trend. Conversely, the Agro-Forestry Sector shows the lowest expenditure among these sectors.
New Data and Changes
This year’s publication introduces new data regarding population access to electricity, transport, and sanitation. It also includes a list of Ramsar Sites, compiled based on expert recommendations. The publication has been restructured for a more component-wise format.
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