Climate change is one of the greatest and most complex threats that the world faces today. According to United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) global assessment report (GAR, 2015) average annual loss in India is approximately USD 9.8 billion per year from varying disasters

This document intends to inform legislators across India about the potentials and pathways for using low carbon means for local area development and encourages them to take action. It aims to guide legislators in addressing climate change in local areas by low carbon clean energy interventions which promises reduction in green house gas emissions and sustainable local area development