Key Points

• Madhya Pradesh (MP) has submitted its detailed heat wave mitigation measures and climate action plans to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) following a suo motu case registered in May.
• The Environmental Planning and Coordination Organisation (EPCO), MP's expert environmental body, has prepared Heat Action Plans (HAPs) for four key cities: Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Gwalior.
• MP's Urban Department is implementing the 'Namo Harit Nagar Yojana' to establish urban forests through targeted plantations across cities.
• Under the 'Catch the Rain' campaign (part of Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari by MoHUA), the state's Urban Administration and Development Department (UADD) has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to focus on rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.
• The state has conserved and revived 330 traditional water supply sources (including wells) to improve adaptive capacity against water scarcity and rising temperatures.
• Under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, MP has planted over 3.57 crore (3,57,16,296) saplings across all 55 districts at 12,898 locations as of August 17, 2026, targeting 7.50 crore saplings for the fiscal year 2026-27.
• EPCO has issued sustainable design guidelines to promote green buildings using smart design, high Solar Reflective Index (SRI) exterior surfaces, and rooftop solar panels to lower energy usage.