UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

Which one of the following is the first Plan Vivo certified Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) project in India?

  1. Uttarakhand REDD+ project
  2. ICFRE-ICIMOD Transboundary REDD+ project in North-Eastern Himalayas
  3. Khasi Hills Community REDD+ project
  4. Sikkim Mamley Kamrang Community REDD+ project

Answer

Correct Answer

Khasi Hills Community REDD+ project

Explanation

The Khasi Hills Community REDD+ Project in Meghalaya is recognized as India's first Plan Vivo-certified REDD+ project. It is based on community participation in forest conservation and sustainable land management. REDD+ aims to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation while supporting forest conservation and sustainable management and, in appropriate frameworks, local communities.

Topics: carbon conservation, community forestry, environment, redd+