Question: Name the District which is set to become the country’s first ever Carbon Neutral district by 2020?
(a) Majuli
(b) Udalguri
(c) Hojai
(d) None of the above
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- On 14 December 2016; The project titled ‘Sustainable Action for Climate Resilient Development in Majuli’ (SACReD, Majuli) has been initiated by Assam’s department of Environment and Forest.
- It was launched by Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Biodiversity and Climate) A K Johari at Majuli.
- This project has been launched by Assam government to make River Island Majuli the country’s first ever Carbon Neutral district by 2020.
- The project will be designed and implemented in partnership with other departments of the district for which a district level committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner has been constituted.
- It may be recalled that in September 2016 Majuli became the first island district of India after it was inaugurated as the 35th district of Assam by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/majuli-to-be-country-s-first-ever-carbon-neutral-district-116121500987_1.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/the-good-earth/majuli-to-be-indias-first-ever-carbon-neutral-district/articleshow/56003942.cms