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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels.
  2. 2.People’s participation is mandatory in the compensatory afforestation programmes carried out under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act,

2016.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. 1 only

The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) was established to manage funds collected for compensatory afforestation. The Act mandates the creation of national and state-level authorities to oversee the utilization of these funds for afforestation and other forest conservation activities. While the Act encourages stakeholder involvement, it does not make people's participation mandatory in the implementation of compensatory afforestation programmes.

Source: UPSC gs1 2019

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