June 5th, 2021, PIB:- Download PDF Here

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. World Environment Day
2. MoU for Promotion of Cultivation and Production of Medicinal Plants
3. CEO Water Mandate

1. World Environment Day

Context:

5 June is observed as World Environment Day.

To know more about World Environment Day, click on the link.

2. MoU for Promotion of Cultivation and Production of Medicinal Plants

Context:

MoU for Promotion of Cultivation and Production of Medicinal Plants signed between the National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPS) and the National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI).

Details:

• The MoU will facilitate the development of Quality Planting Material (QPM) of medicinal plants and herbs identified by the NMPB.
• It will also help in the establishment of their nurseries for QPM, development, promotion, conservation and cultivation of the appropriate medicinal plants in different agro-climatic zones, including the threatened medicinal plant species and plants for the high-altitude regions.

About National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI):

• The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) is a constituent research institute of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
• Originally set up as the National Botanic Gardens (NBG) by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, it was taken over by the CSIR in 1953.
• It was renamed to its current name in 1978.
• Objectives:
  • Basic and applied research on plant diversity and prospection, plant-environment interaction and biotechnological approaches for plant improvement.
  • Development of technologies for new plant and microbial sources of commercial importance
  • Building up germplasm repository of plants of indigenous and exotic origin, including rare, endangered and threatened species
  • Providing expertise and assistance for identification, supply and exchange of plants and propagules, garden layout and landscaping
  • Dissemination of scientific knowledge and technologies on plants and microbial resources through publications, training, capacity building and extension activities

3. CEO Water Mandate

Context:

NTPC joined UN’s CEO Water mandate.

What is the CEO Water Mandate?

• The CEO Water Mandate is a UN Global Compact initiative to demonstrate commitment and efforts of companies to better their water and sanitation agendas as part of long term Sustainable Development Goals.
• The CEO Water Mandate is designed to assist companies in the development, implementation, and disclosure of comprehensive water strategies and policies.
• It also provides a platform for companies to partner with like-minded businesses, UN agencies, public authorities, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders.
• The Mandate is a commitment platform for business leaders and learners to advance water stewardship.
• Endorsing companies commit to action across six key elements and report annually on progress.
• In implementing water stewardship, endorsing companies also identify and reduce critical water risks to their businesses, seize water-related opportunities, and contribute to water security and the Sustainable Development Goals.
• The six commitment areas are:
  • Direct operations
  • Supply chain and watershed management
  • Collective action
  • Public policy
  • Community engagement
  • Transparency
• The CEO Water Mandate is a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General and the UN Global Compact, implemented in partnership with the Pacific Institute.

Note:- NTPC, Ltd. is India’s largest power utility and is under the Union Power Ministry.

Read previous PIB here.

June 5th, 2021, PIB:- Download PDF Here