The action plan is supposed to focus on measures that state governments will take in reducing the carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, besides adopting a low carbon development path.
Earlier, some states had missed the deadline of March 31, 2011, for submitting drafts of the state-level strategy and action plan on climate change.
Subsequently, a new deadline was set.
According to a ministry official, only 16 of the 28 states have submitted drafts of the SAPCC.
The action plans are important since these would complement the central government's National Action Plan on Climate Change.
In line with the national plan, SAPCC could help states address climate change issues. The northeastern states of Manipur, Assam and others have been among the first to submit their plans.
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