Source: IE Context: The Green Credit Programme (GCP), launched in 2023, faces criticism for potentially incentivizing forest diversion and promoting plantations on ecologically sensitive lands. About Green Credit Programme (GCP): Launched in: October 2023 (notified under Green Credit Rules) Officially unveiled: At COP28 (2023) by Prime Minister of India and UAE President Implementing Agency: Indian Council of Forestry Research …
Context: The Union Environment Ministry informed Lok Sabha that between 2014-15 and 2023-24, a total of 1,73,396.87 hectares of forest land has been diverted for non-forestry purposes, including infrastructure projects, under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980. About Report on Forest Diversion: Total Diversion (2014-15 to 2023-24): 1,73,396.87 hectares of forest land diverted for …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment, Conservation Source: IE Context: The government introduced The Forest (Conservation), Amendment Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha to make changes to The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Background: Following independence, vast swathes of forest land were designated as reserved and protected forests and brought under state forest departments. Many forested …
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GS Paper 3: Topics covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Context: The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) has so far disbursed ₹48,606 crore to 32 States. Chhattisgarh and Odisha have had the maximum amount transferred to them, or close to ₹5,700 crore each followed by Jharkhand and Maharashtra …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Changes to Forest Conservation Act Context: The Union Government has proposed certain amendments to the existing Forest Conservation Act (FCA). Proposed changes: Absolve agencies involved in national security projects and border infrastructure projects from obtaining prior forest clearance from the Centre. Such a permission is necessary …
