Public Participation in Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar Campaign
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આ શા માટે મહત્વનું છે
It highlights the role of mass public campaigns (Jan Bhagidari) in tackling marine pollution and protecting coastal and ocean ecosystems in India.
સારાંશ
Dr. Jitendra Singh applauded the massive public participation in the 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0' campaign, where over 15 lakh people took ocean conservation pledges and widespread coastal cleanups were conducted across 231 locations in 13 coastal States and UTs. The initiative focuses on combating marine pollution through community involvement (Jan Bhagidari).
મુખ્ય મુદ્દા
- Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the massive success of 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0' with 15 lakh people taking the ocean conservation pledge.
- Coastal cleanup drives were successfully conducted at 231 locations across 13 coastal States and Union Territories of India.
- The campaign emphasizes public participation (Jan Bhagidari) and awareness regarding marine litter, plastic pollution, and ocean health.
- The initiative brings together multiple ministries, institutions, volunteers, and local communities to protect marine ecosystems.
મહત્વપૂર્ણ શબ્દો
Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar
A nationwide citizen-led campaign spearheaded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences to clean coastlines, combat marine pollution, and foster mass public participation (Jan Bhagidari) in ocean conservation.
UPSC context
Important for GS Paper III (Environment, Pollution, and Coastal Ecosystem Management). Tests understanding of government-led environmental campaigns and public awareness initiatives.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
The nodal government ministry in India responsible for scientific research, services, and policies related to weather, climate, ocean state, seismology, and polar regions.
UPSC context
Important for GS Paper III (Science and Technology / Environment). Tests knowledge of key scientific institutions and ministries governing environmental and oceanic policies.
Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0
The latest iteration of the flagship coastal cleanliness and ocean conservation campaign, featuring extensive beach cleanups, community pledges, and youth mobilization across coastal states and UTs.
UPSC context
Important for GS Paper III (Environment Conservation and Pollution). Tests current affairs awareness regarding marine litter mitigation strategies and government interventions.
પ્રિલિમ્સ ટ્રેપ
Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar is a flagship initiative launched and coordinated exclusively by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Aspirants often assume coastal and marine cleanup drives are exclusively handled by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
સંલગ્ન સ્થિર ખ્યાલો
What are the key institutional mechanisms and research bodies under India's Ministry of Earth Sciences for coastal monitoring?
- Nodal Ministry: Nodal Ministry is the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), which coordinates ocean research, services, and coastal pollution mitigation policies in India.
- NCCR Role: NCCR Chennai (National Centre for Coastal Research) monitors coastal waters, shoreline changes, and marine litter under MoES supervision.
- Digital Tools: Sagar Prahari app is deployed for citizen science data collection, volunteer mobilization, and categorization of marine debris.
આંતર-વિષય પેટર્ન
Marine Conservation + Mission LiFE Linkages
Initiatives like SSSS 5.0 operationalize India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) on citizen engagement under LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment).
Expect a statement-based prelims question on the nodal ministry (MoES) and technical arm (NCCR) of the SSSS campaign.
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