This paper examines the challenging issues faced by India in reaching its low carbon economy by 2070, within the context of addressing climate change. With the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy, this study analyses the obstacles and potential solutions for India to navigate this critical transformation. The escalating impacts of climate change underscore the urgent necessity for global economies to pursue deep decarbonization pathways. India, as the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. Realizing this goal requires confronting a complex set of challenges across technological, economic, social, and political domains. This study assesses India’s present emissions profile, looks at the barriers to the country’s economic transition to a low-emission one, and pinpoints areas for innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth. The study explores sectoral contributions to India’s carbon footprint, with emphasis on energy, transportation, industry, agriculture, and waste. The analysis highlights the strengths and shortcomings of the existing policy and regulatory framework, including the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and subsequent initiatives. In addition, it underscores the socio-economic dimensions of decarbonization, stressing the need for a just and equitable transition that safeguards livelihoods, creates green jobs, and minimizes economic disparities. Co-benefits such as improved air quality, enhanced energy security, and synergies with developmental goals—including poverty alleviation and public health—are also emphasized. Beyond macro-level policy and sectoral strategies, the paper incorporates a micro-level case study of Karma Lakelands, an eco-luxury golf and residential resort in India. The study undertakes greenhouse gas inventory accounting of energy use, forestry, and waste, and documents a series of sustainability initiatives aimed at transforming the resort into a net-zero destination by 2030. Interventions include renewable energy integration, biodiversity conservation, efficient water management, and circular waste practices. The case exemplifies how localized, community-driven sustainability actions can align with and reinforce national decarbonization efforts. The findings demonstrate that India’s net-zero transition will demand comprehensive policy frameworks, accelerated technological innovation, active stakeholder engagement, and sustained capacity building. By linking national strategies with localized action models such as Karma Lakelands, the paper illustrates a multi-scalar approach to achieving carbon neutrality. This integration of macro and micro perspectives offers pathways to not only meet India’s climate commitments but also to contribute meaningfully to global sustainability efforts.