What is the name of the farmer's parliament formed by the villagers in 1999 with the primary objective of safeguarding community efforts to conserve and utilise their scarce natural resources?
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Arvari Sansad.
- Arvari Sansad is the name of the farmers' parliament formed by the villagers in 1999 with the primary objective of safeguarding community efforts to conserve and utilize their scarce natural resources.
- The Arvari Sansad plays a vital role in formulating policies and regulations regarding the use of natural resources such as water, soil and forests—these resources are essential for the livelihood of the local villagers.
- The parliament represents 72 villages and meets four times a year to discuss problems and decide the best strategies for land and water use.It consists of 142 members, each nominated by the gram sabha of their village.
- Decisions and policies taken during these meetings are documented by volunteers, often from local institutions or non-governmental organizations (NGOs).