India moving towards sustainable living with Green Credit and Ecomark Initiative, Revised Ecomark Scheme
Goverment Scheme
The Ministry of Environment has launched programs to reward environmental stewardship and promote environmentally conscious consumer choices in line with sustainability development goals. To promote sustainability and promote eco-friendly practices across the country, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change unveiled two pioneering initiatives under the LiFE – Lifestyle for Environment program launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021 Is. Notified on October 13, 2023, the Green Credit Program (GCP) is a state-of-the-art, market-driven solution that aims to incentivize voluntary environmental actions. This transformative mechanism enables active participation of various stakeholders spanning individuals, communities, private sector industries and corporations.
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