GS PrelimsEnvironmentNational Environment Legislation2019 Consider the following statements :
1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels.
2. People's participation is mandatory in the compensatory afforestation programmes carried out under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct. The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016, establishes the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) at both the National level (National Authority) and at each State level (State Authority) as per the law.
2. Statement 2 is incorrect. While the rules and guidelines under the Act may involve consultations or involve local bodies, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016, itself does not make people's participation mandatory in the implementation of all compensatory afforestation programmes. The focus is primarily on utilizing the funds collected for afforestation and related activities as per approved plans by the respective authorities.
3. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.
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