The submission, coordinated under Greenpeace India’s Delhi Rising campaign, calls on the Commission to formally recognise extreme heat as a human rights issue and push for adequate state funding of heat action plans.
Street vendors embody the resilience of India’s informal economy. Their struggle highlights the need for policies that listen to the voices of the working poor rather than displacing them in the name of progress.
The report notes substantial gains in key policy areas. Tobacco use has declined by 27 per cent since 2010, contributing to reductions in lung cancer cases and deaths in some regions.
In a significant boost to India’s cooperative movement, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on July 6, 2026, outlined a comprehensive expansion strategy during the fifth foundation day celebrations of the Ministry of Cooperation.
The report underscores persistent questions about accountability for civilian harm. Related reporting on the region has highlighted ongoing challenges in post-conflict justice and the human costs of prolonged international military engagement.
While natural climate variability such as El Niño plays a role, the background warming linked to climate change adds to the heat available to these systems.