Environment & Ecology2016
Which of the following best describe/ describes the aim of the ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India?
- Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into
- Launching the second green revolution to enhance
- Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding
to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Explanation
The aim of the ‘Green India Mission’ is to restore and enhance forest cover, which directly contributes to biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. This mission recognizes the critical role that forests play in environmental health and aims to develop sustainable practices that will sustain ecosystem services and improve livelihoods. While options 1 and 2 address important environmental and agricultural goals, they do not accurately reflect the primary focus of the Green India Mission as framed by the Government of India.