Amrit Dharohar Scheme which is announced in the 2023 Union Budget aims to
Facilitate the transition towards a low Carbon Economy.
Incorrect AnswerPromote alternative fertilizers and balanced use of chemical fertilizers.
Incorrect AnswerEstablish 500 new 'Waste to Wealth' Plants
Incorrect AnswerPromote values of local communities in conserving Wetland Ecosystem.
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Recent Context: Amrit Dharohar Scheme was recently announced in the Budget 2023. o This scheme will be implemented over the next three years to encourage optimal use of wetlands, and enhance bio-diversity, carbon stock, eco-tourism opportunities and income generation for local communities. Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
Other Schemes announced: o To promote alternative fertilizers and balanced use of chemical PM PRANAM scheme (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) will be launched to incentivize States and Union Territories. o To facilitate the transition towards a low Carbon Economy under National Green Hydrogen Mission, India set a target to reach an annual production of 5 MMT of Green Hydrogen by 2030. o The establishment of 500 new ‘waste to wealth’ plants under GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) scheme have been proposed for promoting circular economy in 2023 Budget.
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