Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India?

1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the `green accounting’
2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future
3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures

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The primary aim of the Green India Mission (GIM) is to restore and enhance forest cover and to respond to climate change through a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures.

The mission also aims to increase forest/tree cover, improve ecosystem services, and increase forest-based livelihood income for approximately 3 million households.

Statement 1 is incorrect because it refers to green accounting, which is not the primary focus of GIM.

Statement 2 is incorrect because it describes the Second Green Revolution, which is related to agricultural output and food security, not directly related to the Green India Mission.

Statement 3 is correct as it accurately describes the core objective of the Green India Mission.

Hence, only statement 3 is correct.

Sources:

• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change - Green India Mission