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Majuli to become India's first ever carbon neutral district

Assam’s island district, Majuli will now become India's first ever Carbon neutral district by 2020.
●    The project titled ‘'Sustainable Action for Climate Resilient Development in Majuli' was launched by Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, A K Johari on 14 December 2016. 
●    It was initiated by Assam’s department of Environment and Forest to fight against climate change and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.
●    District is located towards the east of Assam’s largest city – Guwahati. 
●    District was formed due to change in the course of Brahmaputra and its tributaries. 
●    The sole mode of transportation that connects the district to the mainland is ferry service. 
●    Over the period, the district has modernised, especially with the setting up of medical centres and educational institutions.
●    Carbon neutrality refers to achieving net zero carbon footprint by removing as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as the amount released into it.


 

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