National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture, Explained!

National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture, Explained!

NSMA (National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture) is one of the eight missions outlined under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). It was formulated and launches in 2014-15 to enhance the productivity of agriculture, especially in rainfed areas, and addresses the issue of sustainable agriculture.  The mission acknowledges the adverse impact on agriculture production … Read more

National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, Explained!

National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, Explained!

The National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). It was launched with a budget outlay of Rs. 550 crores. The mission was launched in 2010 and implemented in the year 2014. It covers eleven states (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal … Read more

National water mission, Explained!

National water mission

National Water mission | Nearly 600 million people in India are experiencing high to extreme water stress, according to the “Composite Water Management Index” report. The report was released by NITI Aayog in June 2018. According to the survey, with about 70% of its water being contaminated, India is ranked 120th out of 122 nations … Read more

National Solar Mission, Explained!

National Solar Mission

National solar mission (NSM) was launched on 11th January 2010 by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. It was an initiative by the Indian Government to promote ecologically sustainable growth while also addressing India’s energy challenges. The target of this mission was to achieve 20 GW of power by 2022. Later, it was increased to 100 … Read more

National Mission On Sustainable Habitat, Explained!

NAPCC 8 Missions Sustainable habit

National Mission On Sustainable Habitat | One of the eight climate missions of the Indian government under the NAPCC mitigation strategy is the National Mission on Sustainable Habitat. Eight missions were initiated by the Indian government as part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) to investigate climate change mitigation options. It aims … Read more