Q. With reference to “Ganga Praharis Initiative” consider the following statements:
1.The aim of the initiative is to establish a motivated cadre of “Ganga Prahari” to support the local level institutions and monitor the quality of the natural resources of the river by mobilizing local communities at the grassroots level.
2.Ganga Praharis are motivated and trained volunteers from among the local communities working for biodiversity conservation and cleanliness of the Ganga River.
3.Ganga Praharis have been selected by a screening test conducted at the places nearby the river Ganga and also based on their prior experience in conserving the natural environment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The aim of the initiative is to establish a motivated cadre of “Ganga Prahari” to support the local level institutions and monitor the quality of the natural resources of the river by mobilizing local communities at the grassroots level. Ganga Praharis are motivated and trained volunteers from among the local communities working for biodiversity conservation and cleanliness of the Ganga River.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Ganga Praharis have been identified through a series of site level consultative meetings and workshops held in villages located on the bank of the Ganga River and its select tributaries. The primary criterion for identification is their passion and zeal to serve the river and to maintain its integrity in terms of cleanliness and biodiversity value
Source: ForumIAS
