With reference to GOBARdhan Initiative, consider the following statements:1.It is a program launched by the Government of India to promote the use of plastic waste in rural areas for biogas production and energy generation.2.It is an integral part of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II under Solid Waste Management.3.The scheme will improve savings of rural households.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to GOBARdhan Initiative, consider the following statements::
1.It is a program launched by the Government of India to promote the use of plastic waste in rural areas for biogas production and energy generation.
2.It is an integral part of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II under Solid Waste Management.
3.The scheme will improve savings of rural households.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 is incorrect. GOBARdhan Initiative is a program launched by the Government of India to promote the sustainable management of cattle dung and agricultural waste in rural areas. It aims to convert waste to wealth (biogas) with the aim of promoting a circular economy.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. GOBARdhan Initiative is an integral part of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II under Solid Waste Management. The initiative promote household income and savings as the use of biogas fuel will cut down the LPG cost.

Source: ForumIAS

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