Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
PMKSY's 'Per Drop More Crop' component specifically focuses on micro-irrigation technologies like drip and sprinkler systems to improve water efficiency in agriculture. This is particularly relevant for water-scarce regions like Gujarat.
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act grants tribal communities rights to collect forest produce and cultivate traditional forest lands.
Gujarat's textile industry generates significant wastewater containing dyes, chemicals, and heavy metals that contaminate soil and water bodies.
The Basel Convention (1989) regulates the transboundary movement and management of hazardous and other wastes.
The PAT scheme mandates energy efficiency improvements in large industrial and commercial establishments, allowing trading of excess efficiency credits.
The Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyaan is a state-level initiative focused on groundwater conservation and water-harvesting structures in Gujarat.
Gujarat's rapid industrialization, particularly in sectors like textiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, has led to significant air and water pollution concerns.
The Green India Mission targets afforestation and tree cover enhancement of 10 million hectares by 2030 to combat climate change.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) oversees the implementation of NAPCC across various sectors.
Mizoram has the highest forest cover percentage at over 85% of its total geographical area according to the 2023 report.
