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Which of the following statements in relation to NIRANTAR (National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience), a platform of institutions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is/are correct?
1. Ecosystem Survey and Analysis is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata.
2. Research and Management of Ecosystem Service is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.
3. Capacity Development Support is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal.
Explanation
NIRANTAR (National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience) is a collaborative platform established by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It aims to enhance coordination and synergy among various environmental institutions without creating any new administrative structures or increasing manpower.
The platform is organized into four distinct verticals:
- Ecosystem Survey and Analysis: The lead institute is the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Kolkata. Its mandate includes conducting surveys, assessments, and analytics on forests, flora, fauna, and other natural resources. (Statement 1 is correct)
- Research and Management of Ecosystem Service: The lead institute is the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun, not the Central Zoo Authority. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
- Capacity Development Support: The lead institute is the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal. It focuses on research, education, and capacity building for sustainable forest management. (Statement 3 is correct)
- Climate Change Support: The lead institute is the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM).
Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
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