CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The major objectives of NLCP include encouraging and assisting state Governments for sustainable management and conservation of lakes. Lakes being major sources of accessible fresh water, require well planned, sustainable and scientific efforts to prevent their degradation and ultimate death.

Detailed explanation-2: -Formalisation of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, conservation reserves and community reserves. Protection to habitat and wildlife within premises of such protected areas. Development of National Board for Wildlife and State Boards for Wildlife for identification of future protected areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -To promote human well-being by taking required state action to conserve water, enhancement, and conservation. To focus on areas that are extreme in water pollution and areas that are exploited. Water usage in an efficient manner. To promote basin-level integrated water resources management.