Green Credit Programme (GCP)
▪ The Environment Ministry launched the Green Credit Programme (GCP) to enhance forest cover, promote sustainable practices, and incentivize pro-environmental actions.
▪ Green Credit (GC) is a unit of incentive provided for engaging in environmentally positive activities.
▪ These credits can be traded on a dedicated exchange, similar to carbon credits.
▪ The Green Credit Programme (GCP) operates under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
▪ Who can earn Green Credits – Individuals, communities, and industries that engage in ecofriendly activities.
▪ Green credits can be traded on a domestic platform, enabling entities to meet their legal obligations, such as compensatory afforestation for industrial projects.
Uttarakhand government has sealed madarasas
▪ The Uttarakhand government has sealed over 136 such institutions so far. This has put a spotlight on the State for its actions on issues related to the minority community — from laws such as the Uniform Civil Code to removal of Mazars.
Uniform Civil Code
▪ The Uniform Civil Code refers to a single set of laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, and succession for all citizens of India.
▪ The concept of UCC is mentioned in Article 44 of the Indian Constitution as a Directive Principle of State Policy, which states that the state shall endeavor to secure a uniform civil code for citizens throughout the territory of India.
▪ However, it’s important to note that this is not a legally enforceable right but a guiding principle for the state.
