Consider the following pairs: Initiatives/Programmes------------------------Features 1. MISHTI Programme-----------------Focuses on individual and community behaviour change for environmental sustainability 2. Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative----------Provides financial and technical assistance for mangrove conservation and restoration 3. Puneet Sagar Abhiyaan---------------Involves cleaning and awareness campaigns for water bodies 4. GRIHA III compliance-----------Provides a rating system for the environmental performance of buildings Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 2 and 4 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 3 and 4 only

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation –

MISHTI Programme: This program focuses on the conservation and restoration of mangrove habitats along the shorelines of India, providing financial and technical assistance to local communities for mangrove plantation activities.
Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative: This initiative encourages a lifestyle that focuses on mindful and deliberate utilization of resources to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
Puneet Sagar Abhiyaan: This campaign involves cleaning sea shores and other water bodies of plastic and other waste materials, raising awareness about the importance of cleanliness.
GRIHA III compliance: GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) provides a rating system for the environmental performance of buildings, covering various aspects such as sustainable site planning, energy and water optimization, and waste management.

Source: AIR