Daily Current Affairs : 4-December-2023
Bihar’s noteworthy achievements in afforestation have garnered global attention at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP-28) in Dubai. The state’s initiatives, particularly through the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan under the Rural Development Department, have received praise from the international community.
Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan Overview:
The Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan, launched in 2019, underscores the intricate connection between water management, vegetation coverage, and the sustenance of life. This ambitious multi-stakeholder program aims at various objectives:
- Climate sustenance
- Conservation and rejuvenation of water bodies
- Prevention of water pollution
- Maintenance of groundwater levels
- Ensuring adequate water availability
- Promoting climate-resilient agriculture
- Energy conservation
- Climate awareness among the masses
Program Impact:
The program serves as a promising model for mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change. Noteworthy achievements include:
- Creation and restoration of over 150,000 water bodies within four years
- Increase in the state’s green cover from 9.9% in 2019 to 14.75% in 2021
- Plantation of a total of 381.008 million trees since 2012-13
Global Replicability:
The success of the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan provides valuable insights for replication in regions vulnerable to climate change. South Asian countries and Sub-Saharan Africa, facing irregular floods and droughts, respectively, could benefit from adopting similar strategies.
Important Points:
- Bihar’s Global Recognition:
- Afforestation initiatives highlighted at COP-28 in Dubai
- Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan Overview:
- Launched in 2019 by the Rural Development Department
- Focus on water management, vegetation coverage, and life sustenance
- Multi-stakeholder program with diverse objectives:
- Climate sustenance
- Conservation and rejuvenation of water bodies
- Prevention of water pollution
- Maintenance of groundwater levels
- Ensuring adequate water availability
- Promoting climate-resilient agriculture
- Energy conservation
- Climate awareness among the masses
- Program Impact:
- Over 150,000 water bodies created and restored in four years
- Green cover in Bihar increased from 9.9% (2019) to 14.75% (2021)
- 381.008 million trees planted since 2012-13
- Global Replicability:
- Potential for replication in regions vulnerable to climate change
- Particularly relevant for areas facing irregular floods (South Asian countries) and droughts (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Why In News
Bihar receives global acclaim at COP-28 for its exemplary afforestation initiatives, showcasing the state’s commitment to environmental sustainability and setting a commendable precedent for other regions to follow.
MCQs about Bihar’s Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan
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What is the global significance of the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan?
A. Reducing industrial emissions
B. Promoting urbanization
C. Mitigating climate change through afforestation
D. Enhancing transportation systems
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In which regions could the experience of Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan be replicated?
A. Arctic regions
B. East Asia
C. South Asian countries facing floods
D. North America
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What is the primary focus of Bihar’s Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan?
A. Urban development
B. Energy production
C. Water management and afforestation
D. Industrial growth
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