The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on July 24, 2023, issued the Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions.
The following measures are stated namely: -
• The National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) involves climate-resilient practices including methane reduction practices in rice cultivation.
• Several technologies have been developed with mitigation potential for methane from rice.
• Capacity-building programmes are conducted through Krishi Vigyan Kendras across the country for creating awareness of climate-resilient practices.
• National Livestock Mission has been implemented which inter alia, includes Breed Improvement and Balanced Rationing.
• Government of India promotes green fodder production, silage making, chaff cutting, and total mixed ration.
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