First carbon neutral panchayat in india

As many nations contemplate whether to ratify the Paris agreement, while global powers appear reluctant to devise solutions to combat drastic climate change, while countries, governments, NGOs, interest groups and individuals become increasingly involved in addressing this global challenge and as Earth became witness to its hottest months ever recorded in 2016, a small village named Meenangadi in Wayanad District in Kerela quietly became the 1st carbon neutral village in India. The Meenangadi story Meenangadi Panchayat, which resides in a unique ecosystem in the Western Ghats towards northern Kerala, initiated an ambitious project to become carbon neutral by 2020. The project was initiated on June 5, 2016, as part of World Environment Day and in the past one year with a committed, innovative and strategic method, the panchayat and all its inhabitants have been able to achieve considerable progress towards one of the most enduring missions in the country. At the start of the carbon neutral project, representatives of the Kannur zoology department reached the panchayat and conducted an assessment on the carbon levels in the soil, plants etc. This was followed by a 20-day survey by representatives of Kerala Agricultural University to identify panchayat wards on the basis of carbon levels to further strategize and streamline project initiatives and activities. One of the initial programs of the carbon neutral project was the starting of ‘Attakolli’ Jaiva park (organic farming ...

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Despite being a small town in Wayanad district, the region is incredibly bio-diverse (being a part of the Western Ghats). And numerous peoplefrom different backgrounds are coming together to ensure that this project is successful by 2020. This includes students, scientists and also people’s representatives. The town has already conducted a soil audit, plant population census, energy audit, and more. There is also a concerted campaign against the use of plastic bags in the region. People cultivate organic vegetables and they will soon be expanding the forest cover. Image for representation. Photo Becoming carbon neutral by 2020 means that this region will achieve net zero carbon emissions, which will happen when carbon dioxide emitted as a result of human activities is countered or entirely removed from the atmosphere. You may also like: With climate change continuing to pose an immediate threat to the planet, such an initiative is indeed noteworthy. The project was a brainchild of Finance Minister of Kerala, Thomas Isaac. Back in 2016, he spoke to The Times of Indiasaying, “Once Meenangadi achieves carbon neutrality, it will have a significant and positive impact across various sectors including agriculture. The agriculture produce from the panchayat, including coffee, can be marketed with the carbon-neutral tag.” According to the minister, this is justthe beginning. The state is already looking towards making Wayanad the first carbon neutral district in the country. Wayan...

PALLI(Samba): The nondescript hamlet of Modi, inaugurated the solar power plant amid cheer and applause from the people. The prime minister said that Palli has shown the way to the country for achieving carbon neutral state. "People of Palli has helped in the project. They have also provided food to people engaged in the project," he said. In all 1,500 solar panels put up on the total area of 6,408 square metres will provide clean electricity to 340 houses in the model panchayat under the central government's ‘Gram Urja Swaraj' programme, officials said. The residents of Palli in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba border district are upbeat over the Prime Minister's visit to their village. They term this day as the "red letter day" in the India's modern history of development and transformation. "It is red letter day for us. With the blessing of Modi ji, the village has entered into history of India as first carbon neutral solar village. We thank Prime Minister for choosing this hamlet across country," Palli villager Gurdeep Singh said. From the macadamised roads to the recently launched electric bus service, the village located just 17 kms from the winter capital Jammu is witnessing a major transformation with an upgraded The project was completed at a cost of Rs 2.75 crore in a record time, officials said. The electricity generated will be distributed to the village, having a daily requirement of 2,000 units, through the local power grid station. The village, which has 450 houses...

From UPSC perspective, the following things are important : Prelims level : Carbon neutrality Mains level : Not Much Palli village in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir has become the first panchayat in the country to become carbon-neutral, fully powered by solar energy. Various feats achieved • All its records have been digitised and the benefits of all the Central schemes are available in this village around 17 km from Jammu. • Palli village, with its enthusiastic and dedicated elected representatives full of dreams, has shown how to implement the Glasgow pledge (Panchamrita) made by PM Modi. • It has set an example of the slogan Sabka Prayas (everyone’s efforts). What is Carbon Neutrality? • Carbon neutrality refers to achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions or buying enough carbon credits to make up the difference. • This can be done by balancing emissions of carbon dioxide with its removal (often through carbon offsetting) or by eliminating emissions from society. • It is used in the context of carbon dioxide-releasing processes associated with transportation, energy production, agriculture, and industry. • The term carbon neutral also includes other greenhouse gases, usually carbon-based, measured in terms of their carbon dioxide equivalence. • The term “net-zero” is increasingly used to describe a broader and more comprehensive commitment to decarbonization and climate action. • Net-zero emissions are achieved when your organization’s emissions of all greenhous...

By PTI PALLI: The nondescript hamlet of Palli in Jammu and Kashmir's border district of Samba entered into the 'modern history' of India on Sunday as country's first "carbon neutral panchayat" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicating to the nation 500 KV solar plant, installed in a record time of nearly three weeks. "People of Palli has helped in the project. They have also provided food to people engaged in the project," he said. In all 1,500 solar panels put up on the total area of 6,408 square metres will provide clean electricity to 340 houses in the model panchayat under the central government's ‘Gram Urja Swaraj' programme, officials said. The residents of Palli in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba border district are upbeat over the Prime Minister's visit to their village. They term this day as the "red letter day" in the India's modern history of development and transformation. "It is red letter day for us. With the blessing of Modi ji, the village has entered into history of India as first carbon neutral solar village. We thank Prime Minister for choosing this hamlet across country," Palli villager Gurdeep Singh said. From the macadamised roads to the recently launched electric bus service, the village located just 17 kms from the winter capital Jammu is witnessing a major transformation with an upgraded Panchayat Ghar, renovated government high school building, a new pond and improved playfields. The project was completed at a cost of Rs 2.75 crore in a record time, ...

"People of Palli have helped in the project. They have also provided food to people engaged in the project," he said. The project was completed at a cost of ₹2.75 crore in a record time, officials were quoted as saying by news agency PTI. "It is a red letter day for us. With the blessing of Modi ji, the village has entered into the history of India as the first carbon neutral solar village. We thank the prime minister for choosing this hamlet across the country," Palli villager Gurdeep Singh said. The electricity generated will be distributed to the village, which has a daily demand of 2,000 units, according to the PTI report. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of Ratle and Kwar Hydroelectric projects. "Projects worth ₹20,000 crore related to connectivity and electricity have been inaugurated here today. In a bid to speed up the development in Jammu and Kashmir, many development initiatives are being taken up in the Union Territory," said PM Modi. These initiatives will provide huge employment opportunities to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, he added during his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since Article 370 was scrapped by the government in 2019. (With inputs from PTI)

Business tycoon Anand Mahindra who often promotes environmental conservation on Twitter is delighted with Jammu and Kashmir’s Palli becoming India’s first ‘carbon neutral panchayat’. “That’s how to battle climate change and become carbon neutral: Step by step, Panchayat by Panchayat…,” Mahindra tweeted. The Mahindra group chairman shared a photograph showing a large solar plant installed in the village. The photo was initially posted by Erik Solheim, President of Green Belt and Road Institute. “Palli in Jammu and Kashmir becomes India’s first ‘carbon neutral panchayat’. The village shows the way to the country by becoming carbon neutral. A big solar plant provides the energy,” Solheim wrote. That’s how to battle climate change and become carbon neutral: Step by step, Panchayat by Panchayat…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) The tweet posted on Wednesday has garnered more than 1,1300 likes so far. The tweet triggered a discussion on energy conservation. “Moving to solar energy & other renewable sources is true way forward for the energy sector,” commented a user. Also look at India project green hands, Rally for rivers, Cauvery calling, Save soil campaign etc for sustaining environment. If don’t act, mother earth will be very cruel and then no pint complaining hot weather, freezing weather etc. — KP Mohan (@kpmohan1960) There could be alternate ways, some wind rich regions may adopt wind mills, some cattle rich regions may adopt biogas along with solar. Beaurocrats an...

Thiruvananthapuram: Manikkal panchayat in the district has started a slew of initiatives to achieve carbon-neutral status. From conducting carbon audits to planning an extensive project to plant one lakh saplings within the panchayat, Manikkal is setting a new model for social, economic and environmental development by understanding the environmental problems of each area, finding solutions and implementing them rapidly. To start off, the entire panchayat has been divided into different zones like government institutions and residential houses to check carbon footprint. Energy efficiency measures will be introduced at each zone. Proper waste disposal of plastic and dry leaves will also be ensured. The second project of planting trees is being carried out in four phases. As part of phase one, the plan is to complete planting 10,000 trees in 100 houses across all 21 wards of the panchayat. The objective is to plant a total of 1 lakh trees which includes 60,000 saplings in houses and 40,000 in public spaces. Under this project, four fruit saplings and two coconut saplings are planted in each house with the help of MGNREGA workers as per the directives of the agricultural department. ‘ Work has also begun to develop a green grove on 50 cents of land in the Aliyadu ward, including fruit saplings which would be entirely maintained by the workers under the employment guarantee scheme. “Manikkal is one of the panchayats which has been selected by the state government to move towar...