Question

What measures have been taken by Government of Sikkim to curb air pollution?

Answer 1

Answer:

        The State Government under the visionary leadership of Shri Pawan Chamling, the Chief Minister of Sikkim has been following several exemplary environment conservation policies for over past two decades.

          As a testimony to the concerted efforts of the State Government, the forest cover of the State has increased by 4% in the last twenty years and the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Pawan Chamling has been conferred with many national and international awards for initiating exemplary environmental actions.

• State Green Mission
• Smritivan
• Ten Minutes to Earth
• Paryavaran Mahotsav
• Mith Trees
• Declaration of Heritage Trees
• Ban on Grazing
• Planting ten saplings for every tree cut in private land
• Ban on cutting, lopping and collection of dhupi, nagbeli and mosses
• Ban on collection of medicinal plants from forest areas for commercial use
• Ban on Firecrackers
• Ban on Plastic carry bags
• Ban on Burning of Agricultural Waste
• Ban on Styrofoam
• Ban on killing of wildlife
• Ban on use of packaged drinking water bottles in State government functions
• Ban on use of NSAID diclofenac
• Ban on sale of pan masala and gutka
• Introduction of Environmental Education in Schools

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