Question

The ______ is aimed at increasing the forest cover.
1. National Mission for a Green India
2. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
3. Green Skill Development Programme
4. None 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : National Mission for a Green India

The correct answer is National Mission for a Green India.

• National Mission for a Green India-
  • National Mission for a Green India is one of the missions that come under the umbrella of National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
  • It was launched in February 2014 for protecting, restoring and increasing the diminishing forest cover of India. 
    • Objectives-
      • Protecting, restoring and enhancement of  India's diminishing forest cover.
      • Tackle climate change through various adaptation as well as mitigation measures.
      • Growth in forest tree cover to 5 million hectares (mha)
      • Increase Carbon Dioxide segregation to a range of 50 to 60 million tonnes by 2020.
      • Increasing the forest-based livelihood income of about 3 million households.