Question: Which of the following State cabinet has recently approved the climate change adaptation policy?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Odisha
North- (c)
Related facts:
- On October 10th, 2017, the Maharashtra cabinet approved a climate change adaptation policy.
- A special cell under the state Environment department will be set up for the effective implementation of the policy.
- The focus of this policy will be to develop environment-friendly villages and cities.
- The cabinet also approved provision of funds for agricultural pumps, approval of special scheme for pending agricultural pumps in Vidarbha and Marathwada region.
- The cabinet also gave its nod for a grant of Rs 10 lakh to the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal and six other regional educational institutions.
- For the development of basic infrastructure of 26 municipal corporations in A and D category in the state, the state government also increased subsidy from 50 per cent to 75 per cent.
Reference:
http://www.ptinews.com/news/9143392_Maha-govt-approves-climate-change-adaptation-policy.htm
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/maha-govt-approves-climate-change-adaptation-policy-117101001379_1.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/cabinet-nod-to-climate-change-policy-in-maharashtra-4884481/