Carbon capture and sequestration through forests can play an important role in reducing India's GHG emissions, as consumption of fossil fuels is unlikely to slow down given India's reliance on coal power and other non renewable sources. Land use and forest enhancement strategy can provide a significant climate change mitigation option for India. Since climate change has a long term impact on ecology and economy of developing countries, India need to redefine its priorities currently envisioned in the national forest and environment policy and has to incorporate a C management agenda. It being the sixth largest emitter, forest can act as a major terrestrial sink provided forestry practices integrate C balance approaches.