News highlights gaps in CAG audit report on Green India Mission.
What is Green India Mission?👇
The Green India Mission (GIM) is a flagship national program launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under India's National Action Plan on Climate Change. It aims to protect, restore, and enhance forest cover, improve ecosystem services, and safeguard the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities.
It is one of the eight Missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)
What is NAPCC ?
The Government of India launched National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) on 30thJune, 2008 to address the Climate change and sustainable development. It has eight National Missions on climate change. These include:
National Solar Mission
National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
National Water Mission
National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Eco-system
National Mission for a Green India
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change
NAPCC aims at creating awareness among the representatives of the public, different agencies of the government, scientists, industry and the communities on the threat posed by climate change and the steps to counter it.
It helps India in meetings it's commitment under Paris agreement for climate change.
Saw a IOCL recruitment notice, ₹1000 for application and 11 general seats.
Atleast PSU’s and govt exams application cost should be minimum.
That is also subset of Welfare Schemes.
#examinationfees#welfare
On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, we solemnly remember the millions who endured displacement, loss, and unimaginable suffering. May their memory remind us of the enduring cost of hatred and the importance of peace, humanity, and unity.
#partition#batwara#India
🔸What is Peacock Diplomacy?
A form of soft power and cultural/animal diplomacy where India uses its national bird, the Indian Peacock (Pavo cristatus), as a living diplomatic gift to foster goodwill and strengthen global ties.
Comparable To: China's Panda Diplomacy and Australia's Koala Diplomacy.
🔸Key Pillars & Significance
- Soft Power Projection: Showcases India's rich cultural heritage, where the peacock symbolizes grace, dignity, and peace.
- UN Color Symbolism: Presenting four blue peacocks and one rare white peacock mirrors the official colors of the United Nations (Blue and White).
- Multilateral Commitment: Demonstrates India's active engagement and long-term goodwill toward UN institutions.
- Ecological Continuity: Replenishes the historic peafowl population at Ariana Park (Palais des Nations, Geneva), continuing a tradition started by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1981.
- Biodiversity Focus: Highlights India's focus on wildlife conservation and nature-positive diplomacy.