The green credit programme often seen in news brought under which of the following? |ForumIAS

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[A] Forest conservation act

[B] Forest conservation act

[C] Environment protection act

[D] Energy conservation act

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Green Credit Program (GCP) operates under The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

It is a Market-based mechanism for voluntary participation to incentivize environmental positive actions by different stakeholders.

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