‘Haritha Haram’, started in 2015, whose main objective is to increase the green cover of a state, is the flagship programme of the ______ Government.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Telangana.
- Initiated in 2015, ‘Haritha Haram’ is Telangana’s leading afforestation programme, with the goal of increasing the state’s green cover from nearly 24% to 33% through the annual planting and care of millions of saplings.
- The initiative, whose name means “green garland” in Telugu, aims to rejuvenate degraded forests, protect them from threats like encroachment and fire, and promote tree plantation in both forest and non-forest areas such as roadsides, riverbanks, and community lands.
- The programme also involves public participation, regular monitoring, and geo-tagging of saplings, and has brought significant environmental, economic, and health benefits to the state.