Capacity

Environment Education, Awareness & Training (EEAT) Scheme

The Environment Education, Awareness & Training (EEAT) Scheme is a government initiative that aims to promote environmental awareness and education among the public. The scheme covers a wide range of topics, including: Air pollution Climate change Conservation Deforestation Energy efficiency Environmental impact assessment Environmental management Environmental monitoring Environmental protection Hazardous waste management Land degradation Marine … Read more

Climate-Smart Agriculture

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Climate-Smart Agriculture: Agroforestry Climate-smart livestock Conservation agriculture Crop diversification Integrated water management Soil health management Sustainable intensification Water productivity Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is a holistic approach to managing agricultural systems that addresses the interlinked challenges of climate change, food security, and environmental degradation. CSA practices … Read more

Niti Aayog Functions

Niti Aayog is a premier policy think tank of the Government of India, providing strategic and policy advice to the Prime Minister and his/her Council of Ministers on economic and social issues. It was set up in January 2015 by the then Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replacing the Planning Commission. Niti Aayog is a non-statutory … Read more

Discretionary Grants

Discretionary Grants A discretionary grant is a type of financial assistance that is awarded at the discretion of a government agency or other organization. These grants are typically awarded to individuals or organizations that are working on projects that are of interest to the granting agency. There are many different types of discretionary grants, and … Read more

REN21

Renewable energy is energy that comes from natural sources or processes that are constantly replenished. Renewable energy sources include sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important as the world looks for ways to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources that are finite and … Read more

Himalayan Research Fellowships Scheme (HRFS): Fostering Research in the Fragile Himalayas

The Himalayan Research Fellowships Scheme (HRFS), an initiative under the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), seeks to nurture young researchers and build scientific knowledge critical for the conservation and sustainable development of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). It acknowledges the unique challenges this ecologically sensitive area faces and the need for informed decision-making. Objectives … Read more