MISHTI Scheme has been launched in Union Budget 2023 for mangrove plantations along the coastlines. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. MISHTI will be implemented through convergence between MGNREGS and CAMPA.
2. The state of Odisha alone has about 40% of India’s mangroves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both 1 and 2
Incorrect AnswerNeither 1 and 2
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
MISHTI Implementation: If the MISHTI Scheme has been designed for mangrove plantations along the coastlines and is to be implemented through a convergence between MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) and CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority), then this statement is correct. Given the explanation provided, "MISHTI will be implemented through convergence between MGNREGS and CAMPA" is correct.
Mangroves in Odisha: The Sundarbans region in West Bengal and Bangladesh has the largest mangrove forests in India. The state of Odisha does not have 40% of India's mangroves. In fact, the Sundarbans alone account for about 40-45% of India's total mangrove forest cover. Hence, the statement "The state of Odisha alone has about 40% of India’s mangroves" is incorrect.
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By: Parvesh Mehta