Manipur’s ‘Model carbon positive eco-village in Phayeng’
Q. ‘Model carbon positive eco-village in Phayeng’ is an initiative of which state?- Published on 14 Nov 16a. Manipur
b. Arunachal Pradesh
c. Sikkim
d. Nagaland
ANSWER: Manipur
- The first session hosted by UNDP India at COPP 22 focussed on ‘Innovations to enhance climate actions at sub-national levels’.
- The audience were informed that States in the country are adopting policies and incentivized low-emission and climate-resilient infrastructure serving as “innovation labs” for climate action.
- State initiatives like “Jalyuky Shivar Project” from Maharashtra and Manipur’s “Model carbon positive eco-village in Phayeng sanctioned by National Adaptation Fund was also appreciated by the gathering at the Pavilion.
- Bihar, Meghalaya and Puducherry also informed the gathering on the gains made through their state level initiatives.
