Which of the following National missions come under the National Action Plan for Climate Change ?

A. National Solar Mission
B. National Water Mission
C. National Green Hydrogen Mission
D. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
E. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

The National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched by the Government of India in 2008 to address climate change through eight national missions. The missions focus on adaptation, mitigation, energy efficiency, and ecosystem preservation.
National Solar Mission (A): Aims to promote the use of solar energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
National Water Mission (B): Focuses on conservation of water, minimizing wastage, and ensuring equitable distribution.
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (D): Seeks to promote agricultural practices that are resilient to climate change.
National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (E): Aims to promote energy efficiency in urban planning, building codes, and solid waste management.
Information Booster
NAPCC's Eight Missions:
National Solar Mission
National Water Mission
National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change
National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
National Mission for a Green India
Exclusion: Recent initiatives like the National Green Hydrogen Mission are not part of the original NAPCC.
Objective: NAPCC aims to achieve sustainable growth while addressing climate challenges.
Additional Knowledge
National Green Hydrogen Mission (C): While important for clean energy, it does not fall under the original eight missions of the NAPCC. It is a separate mission launched in 2023.