Question.Consider the following statements with respect to National Transit Pass System (NTPS):
1) It is an online system for issuing transit permits for timber, bamboo only.
2) The pilot project will be functional in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Which is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of these
Answer : (d)
- Context:
- Union Environment Ministry launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS), an online system for issuing transit permits for timber, bamboo and other forest produce.
- Facts:
- NTPS will bring ease of business and expedite issuance of transit permits for timber, bamboo and other minor forest produce without physically going to forest offices. Through mobile application e-pass will be issued for transit of forest produce.
- The pilot project will be functional in Madhya Pradesh and Telangana for now. The system will be will be operational in all states by Diwali.
- This will enhance seamless movement of forest produce. Transit of timber, bamboo and other forest produce is governed by various state specific acts and rules.
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