NEW DELHI: The Bareilly Cantonment has emerged as India’s first carbon-negative cantonment, four years ahead of the 2030 target set by defence minister Rajnath Singh during Manthan-2025.The Cantonment Board Bareilly had undertaken a series of transformative initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen environmental sustainability to achieve Rajnath Singh’s vision of carbon neutrality for the cantonment.These initiatives included installation of rooftop solar power systems, adoption of energy-efficient infrastructure, LED lighting, extensive plantation drives, conservation and expansion of green cover, promotion of renewable energy, and the initiation of wind energy projects to further augment clean energy generation.TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS) conducted a comprehensive scientific study titled “Carbon Sequestration Study of Plantation in Bareilly Cantonment Area” to assess the plantation-based carbon sequestration potential of the cantonment and evaluated its net carbon balance. It concluded that the net annual carbon balance of Bareilly Cantonment is approximately (-) 60,386 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, demonstrating that the cantonment absorbs substantially more carbon than it emits.Based on these scientific findings, TERI has declared Bareilly Cantonment as “carbon negative” and observed that the environmental management practices adopted in the cantonment can serve as a replicable model for other cantonments and urban local bodies across India.Speaking on the occasion, Tanu Jain, IDES, Chief Executive Officer, Cantonment Board Bareilly, stated that this recognition is the result of the collective efforts of the board, defence authorities, residents, and all stakeholders committed to building a greener and more sustainable future.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHAPS Explained: How India’s New High-Altitude Surveillance Aircraft Will Boost Defence CapabilitiesDelhi Court Reserves Order On Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam’s Fresh Bail Pleas In Riots CaseSTORY GOVT DEBUNKS E20 FUEL MYTHS 10-POINT CLARIFICATIONFresh Blow To Mamata Camp As Bengal Chief Quits During Intensifying TMC Power StrugglePM Modi Dedicates India’s 1st Greenfield Integrated Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex at PachpadraRam Temple Tightens Donation Security As SIT Deepens Probe Into Alleged EmbezzlementPM Narendra Modi Opens Jodhpur’s New Airport Terminal, Launches Revamped UDAN SchemeLS Speaker Om Birla To Decide TMC And Sena Merger Claims Ahead Of Crucial Monsoon SessionBihar Restores Z-Category Security To Lalu Yadav And Rabri Devi Weeks After DowngradePunjab Congress Rift Deepens As Channi Camp Seeks Top Post, Randhawa-Shah Meeting Sparks Buzz123PhotostoriesKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: Smriti Irani and the OG cast reunite as show turns 26 for an intimate get-together; Gauri says ‘Some stories never end’Harvard gastroenterologist reveals 7 silent symptoms of pancreatic cancer everyone should knowWorld Biryani Day 2026: 12 iconic Biryanis from across India to celebrate with7 Birds that can remember human faces for years and surprise scientists with their intelligenceFrom Inland Taipan to killer bees: 5 small-sized beasts that can take a human life in minutesHow to know if you are being manipulated in a relationship: Psychologist shares 3 evident signs people often ignoreFrom America to India: The world’s most beautiful birds lost to extinction and those on the brink of disappearing foreverShopping for a Banarasi saree? 5 terms that will save you thousandsBetta Fish vs Guppies: Which one is better for beginners starting their first aquarium?5 natural alternatives to Finasteride that could help with hair growth123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingMumbai rainDelhi rainWeather tomorrowFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan
NEW DELHI: The Bareilly Cantonment has emerged as India’s first carbon-negative cantonment, four years ahead of the 2030 target set by defence minister Rajnath Singh during Manthan-2025.The Cantonment Board Bareilly had undertaken a series of transformative initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen environmental sustainability to achieve Rajnath Singh’s vision of carbon neutrality for the cantonment.These initiatives included installation of rooftop solar power systems, adoption of energy-efficient infrastructure, LED lighting, extensive plantation drives, conservation and expansion of green cover, promotion of renewable energy, and the initiation of wind energy projects to further augment clean energy generation.TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS) conducted a comprehensive scientific study titled “Carbon Sequestration Study of Plantation in Bareilly Cantonment Area” to assess the plantation-based carbon sequestration potential of the cantonment and evaluated its net carbon balance. It concluded that the net annual carbon balance of Bareilly Cantonment is approximately (-) 60,386 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, demonstrating that the cantonment absorbs substantially more carbon than it emits.Based on these scientific findings, TERI has declared Bareilly Cantonment as “carbon negative” and observed that the environmental management practices adopted in the cantonment can serve as a replicable model for other cantonments and urban local bodies across India.Speaking on the occasion, Tanu Jain, IDES, Chief Executive Officer, Cantonment Board Bareilly, stated that this recognition is the result of the collective efforts of the board, defence authorities, residents, and all stakeholders committed to building a greener and more sustainable future.
