What measures has the Indian government taken to mitigate the impact of climate change
Discuss the steps taken by the government to counter the effects of climate change in India.
- The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in 2008 to promote sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- The government has set a target of achieving 175 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022.
- The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has been launched to provide clean cooking fuel to women in rural areas.
- Smart Cities Mission has been launched to promote sustainable and inclusive development in cities.
- The government is promoting tree plantation drives like the Green India Mission and the National Afforestation Programme.
- The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change has been set up to support climate change adaptation projects.
- The government is promoting sustainable agriculture practices like organic farming, use of drip irrigation, and conservation of seeds.
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