Question

What are the different initiatives taken by the Indian Government to protect the environment?

Answer 1

The Indian Government has taken several initiatives to protect the environment:

• Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: Provides measures for protecting and improving the environment and controlling pollution. 
• National Action Plan on Climate Change: Introduced national missions to deal with climate change and promote sustainable development. 
• Green India Mission: Aims to increase forest and tree cover and restore degraded land. 
• Namami Gange Programme: Works for the conservation, protection and rejuvenation of the River Ganga. 
• Afforestation and forest conservation programmes: The government promotes regeneration of forests, biodiversity conservation and protection of wildlife habitats through programmes such as CAMPA. 

The government has also adopted policies for pollution control, forest conservation, biodiversity protection and sustainable use of natural resources.