Overview of emissions in India
Top States of India for Carbon Emissions in 2025: Understanding the distribution of carbon emissions across India’s states helps show how industrial growth, energy use, and the environment are interconnected. While precise 2025 data is still being compiled, current trends and expert analyses highlight clear emission patterns among major industrial states.
India’s energy-related CO₂ emissions rose by about 5.3% in 2024, among the highest growth rates globally.
Static GK fact: India’s power and heat producers alone accounted for around 53% of energy-related CO₂ emissions in 2022.
Large, industrialized states with extensive coal usage and dense populations naturally emit more carbon than smaller or less industrialized ones.
Why some states contribute more
States with coal mines, steel or cement industries, and strong transport networks release more emissions. The main contributors are coal burning, fossil fuel use, and energy-intensive industries.
Static GK tip: The manufacturing and non-metallic minerals sectors—mainly iron, steel, and cement—produce nearly 70% of India’s industrial CO₂ emissions.
Likely top-10 states in 2025
Though figures can vary, the following states are the top contributors based on industrial and energy profiles:
- Gujarat (~14%) – extensive manufacturing, natural gas use, and major solar capacity.
- Odisha (~13%) – large coal-mining and steel-based industries.
- Chhattisgarh (~10%) – dominant coal and metal production hub.
- Jharkhand (~9%) – major coal and steel contributor.
- Karnataka (~8%) – strong industrial base with growing transport emissions.
- Maharashtra (~8%) – high emissions from chemicals and vehicles.
- Andhra Pradesh (~7%) – significant cement and power plant activity.
- Rajasthan (~5%) – active mineral industries and growing renewable sector.
- West Bengal (~5%) – high industrial and coal usage.
- Tamil Nadu (~4%) – large manufacturing output and expanding clean-energy focus.
Together, these ten states contribute around 80% of India’s industrial carbon emissions.
Steps being taken for cleaner growth
By mid-2025, India achieved about 252 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity, with a goal of reaching 500 GW by 2030.
Static GK fact: India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) aims to achieve 50% of its total installed power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030.
Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh are leading in solar and wind power generation, while Tamil Nadu continues to push renewable energy expansion through wind and green hydrogen initiatives.
Outlook
The overall trend is promising—India is moving toward decarbonizing its growth by adopting renewable energy, electric vehicles, and green industrial practices. Yet, with increasing energy demand and rapid urbanization, maintaining balance between development and sustainability remains a major challenge.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
Top States of India for Carbon Emissions in 2025:
| Topic | Detail |
| Top emitter state | Gujarat (~14% of total emissions) |
| Second highest emitter | Odisha (~13%) |
| Combined share of top 10 states | Around 80% of total industrial emissions |
| Main emission sources | Coal power, transport, and manufacturing |
| India’s non-fossil capacity (2025) | 252 GW |
| Target for 2030 | 500 GW non-fossil capacity |
| Major renewable energy states | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu |
| Share of energy sector in CO₂ emissions | Around 53% |
| Share of industrial sector | Around 70% from steel and cement |
| NDC target | 50% of total capacity from non-fossil energy by 2030 |
