Consider the following statement about the 'Green Rising' Initiative launched in December 2023:

1. Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change is associated with this initiative

2. UNICEF's Generation Unlimited is also in collaboration with this initiative

3. This Initiative was launched at New Delhi

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: C. Statement 1 and 2

Explanation:
The 'Green Rising' Initiative was launched in December 2023 as a collaborative effort to mobilize youth towards climate action and sustainability practices.

• Statement 1 is correct – The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is associated with this initiative, focusing on environment conservation and awareness.

• Statement 2 is correct – The initiative is a joint effort with UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (YuWaah), which aims to engage youth in green and sustainable practices.

• Statement 3 is incorrect – The initiative was not officially launched in New Delhi. The launch location differs, making this statement factually incorrect.

Information Booster:
• Green Rising focuses on youth-led action for environmental protection and sustainability.
• It is aligned with the vision of climate education and community participation.
• UNICEF's YuWaah platform promotes skill development and leadership among Indian youth.
• The campaign supports green entrepreneurship and eco-club activities in schools.
• It helps build momentum towards India’s climate action commitments (Panchamrit).
• Activities under this initiative include tree planting, waste segregation, and awareness drives.