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Amit wishes to start an entrepreneurial venture in agricultural sector. He knows that green jobs contribute to protect the environment and reduce carbon footprints. Can you suggest him any two green jobs in agricultural sector? |
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Answer» Following policy initiatives have been taken for green economy in India: (a) National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) : This is an action plan which includes different missions or plans within it which aim at sustainable development. (b) Green India Mission (GIM): The National Mission for a Green India or Green India Mission (GIM), is one of the eight missions under India’s action plan for meeting the challenges of climate change. (c)Jawaharlal Nehru: National Solar Mission also known as the National Solar Mission This mission aims to meet India’s energy needs sustainably. It aims to make India a global leader in solar energy (a renewable source of energy— unlike coal, petroleum, etc.). (d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) or Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) or Clean India Mission : This mission aims to clean up Indian cities, towns, and villages. (e) Setting Up the National Green Tribunal (NGT): The National Green Tribunal is like a court for cases related to environmental protection, conservation of forests and other natural resources. |
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