The correct answer is: B) Haritha Keralam Award
The Haritha Keralam Award is an award given by the Government of Kerala for outstanding environmental protection initiatives in the state. It was instituted in 2008 to encourage and promote environmental awareness and action among the people of Kerala. The award is given to individuals, institutions, and organizations that have made significant contributions to the protection and conservation of the environment in Kerala.
The award consists of a cash prize, a citation, and a memento. The cash prize is Rs. 1 lakh for the first prize, Rs. 50,000 for the second prize, and Rs. 25,000 for the third prize. The citation is a letter of appreciation from the Chief Minister of Kerala. The memento is a plaque or a trophy.
The award is given by a jury of experts in the field of environmental protection. The jury considers the following criteria in selecting the winners:
- The significance of the environmental protection initiative
- The impact of the initiative on the environment
- The sustainability of the initiative
- The replicability of the initiative
The Haritha Keralam Award is a prestigious award that recognizes the efforts of individuals, institutions, and organizations that are working to protect and conserve the environment in Kerala. The award is a source of inspiration for others to take up environmental protection initiatives.
The other options are:
- A) Vriksha Mitra Award: This is an award given by the Kerala Forest Department to individuals who have made significant contributions to the planting and care of trees.
- C) Paryavaran Puraskaram: This is an award given by the Government of Kerala for outstanding environmental protection initiatives.
- D) Kerala State Pollution Control Board Award: This is an award given by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the control of pollution in Kerala.