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These studies are based on detailed energy-economy models that project global and region or country-wise GHG emissions. Until recently, most of these studies have been carried out in developed countries, and have often applied assumptions and techniques that do not necessarily reflect the ground realities in developing countries. With a view to develop a fact-based perspective on climate change in India that clearly reflects the realities of its economic growth, the policy and regulatory structures, and the vulnerabilities of climate change, the Government of India, through the Ministry of Environment & Forests, has supported a set of independent studies by leading economic institutions. This initiative is aimed at better reflecting the policy and regulatory structure in India, and its specific climate change vulnerabilities. The studies, which use distinct methodologies, are based on the development of energy-economic and impact models that enable an integrated assessment of India’s GHG emissions profile, mitigation options and costs, as well as the economic and food security implications. This publication puts together the results of Phase I of three of these studies, together with those of two other recent studies, which focus on estimating the GHG emissions trajectory of India for the next two decades, using a number of different techniques.