Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Addresses SRCC Centenary Conference Valedictory Session on Path to Developed India
Distilled Policy Brief
- The GOBARdhan scheme, launched on October 1, promotes converting agricultural residue and organic waste into domestic energy in line with the 'waste to wealth' and 'annadaata se urjaadaata' vision.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
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⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze how initiatives like the GOBARdhan scheme and domestic energy diversification bolster India's long-term energy security and promote sustainable rural economic growth towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the GOBARdhan scheme mentioned in recent policy initiatives, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to convert agricultural residue and organic waste into domestic energy. 2. It aligns with the vision of 'waste to wealth' and 'annadaata se urjaadaata'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
The GOBARdhan scheme promotes the conversion of agricultural residue and organic waste into domestic energy, directly supporting the government's vision of 'waste to wealth' and 'annadaata se urjaadaata' (from food providers to energy providers) to empower farmers and strengthen energy security. Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.