‘Per drop-more crop’: Shri Modi’s Mantra for Water Conservation More than 4 Lac Micro Water Harvesting Structures constructed. Drip Irrigation System is initiated in Gujarat to inter-link 21 rivers of the State for Conservation of water. Results: Rise in the ground water level throughout the State, water table has risen from 3 meters to 13 meters, Rise in Agriculture Income by 4 times. Remarkable Agriculture Growth Rate All agro-climatic zones have agro- meteorological fieldto provide weather based advisory farming. 3 Specific Centers set up at Anand, Navsari and Junagadh to study likely impacts climate change on agricultural growth. Results: A record 11% growth in agriculture. Conserving Environment The Urban Way Large Urban Efficiency Program covering all Municipal Corporations and major Municipalities to save 30% energy. Successful implementation of BRTS in Ahmedabad. 3.6 Lac Auto Vehicles switched over to Clean Fuel of CNG/LPG in the last 7 years. Results: Ahmedabad, which was the 4th Most Polluted city in India has improved to the 66th rank in the last four years. The Recent Moves in Department of Climate Change: In the recent Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit the state government signed 3 year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Climate Group. The MoU is signed with aim to address climate change issues in the State through integrated strategies and develop biomass based and other renewable energy sources. While signing the MoU, Mark Kenber, CEO The Climate Group, said “We are delighted that the Government of Gujarat, a climate change leader in India, has joined the States and Regions Alliance.”
Posted on: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:44:25 +0000
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