News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India has released the 8th issue of the publication titled “EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics”.
About EnviStats India 2025
- Released by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
- It is the 8th issue of the publication titled “EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics” during the National Workshop on Using Alternate Data Sources and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making.
- Published by: The National Statistics Office (NSO) since 2018 in alignment with the Framework for the Development of Environment Statistics (FDES) 2013.
- The data presented in the publication are organized into six components, each corresponding to the components of FDES 2013.
Key highlights of the publication
- Thermal power generation has increased from 7,92,053 GWh to 13,26,549 GWh and Electricity generation from renewable energy sources has increased from 65520 GWh to 2,25,835 GWh during 2013-14 to 2023-24.
- The annual mean temperature increased from 25.05°C in 2001 to 25.74°C in 2024. Similarly, the annual minimum and maximum temperature rose from 19.32°C to 20.24°C and 30.78°C to 31.25°C respectively, during the same period.
- The annual rainfall data from 2001 to 2024 highlights significant year-to-year variability influenced by monsoon patterns.
- Despite this variability, the data does not indicate any clear long-term upward or downward trend in total annual rainfall.
- Inland fish production has increased from 61.36 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 to 139.07 lakh tonnes in 2023–24, possibly indicating inland aquaculture and freshwater fisheries.
- The Environment Sustainability Sector shows the highest expenditure share as Rs. 2433.24 crore in 2021-22.
Significance
- It is a key resource for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, offering a comprehensive overview of the country’s environmental landscape.
- Through the analysis of key environmental indicators, the publication highlights emerging environmental trends, identifies pressing challenges.
- It supports the development of evidence-based policies aimed at achieving environmental sustainability and resilience.
