57. Lok Sabha has recently passed the Compensatory Afforestation Fund bill. Which of the following statements are true with respect to the same?
i) Compensation must be paid for loss of forest ecosystem and biodiversity to the central and state government.
ii) The National Fund will receive 90% and the State Funds will receive the remaining 10%
Options:
Explanation:
The National CAF and State CAFs will receive payments for:
i. Compensatory afforestation
ii. Net present value of forest NPV., and
iii. Other project specific payments.
The National Fund will receive 10% and the State Funds will receive the remai