Sustainability, for long, has been at the core of Indian lifestyle and its indigenous knowledge and sustainable practices have played a crucial role in helping people be informed and make 
environmentally conscious consumption choices. Efficient, affordable, and sustainable cooling can help to alleviate poverty, reduce food losses, improve health, manage energy demand, and combat climate change.

This publication highlights the multitude of initiatives and best practices adopted by India to meet the rising cooling demand of its fast-growing eonomy in a sustainable and equitable way.