29 March 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. ONE NATION ONE PORT
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2116160 )
| Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Infrastructure |
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One Nation One Port Process (ONOP) Initiative
- It involves a comprehensive review of existing procedures and documents related to containers, dry bulk, and liquid bulk cargo for export-import, transshipment, and coastal operations.
- The initiative aims to reduce processing time for documentation, thereby lowering logistics costs.
- The National Logistics Portal – Marine (NLP-Marine) has been integrated with the Enterprise Business System (EBS) to digitize and automate port operations.
- A review of ONOP implementation has shown substantial improvement in port documentation.
- Additional efforts include modernization, mechanization, connectivity development, and the launch of Sagar Aankalan guidelines to enhance efficiency and competitiveness in the global maritime sector.
2. India’s Carbon Offset Plan Hits the Ground
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2116421 )
| Topic: GS3 – Environment |
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Carbon Credit
Establishment of the Indian Carbon Market (ICM)
- A National Steering Committee for Indian Carbon Market (NSCICM) was formed to oversee its implementation.
- In December 2023, the scheme was amended to introduce the Offset Mechanism, allowing non-obligated entities to voluntarily participate in climate mitigation projects.
Operationalization of the Offset Mechanism
- The Offset Mechanism enables businesses, industries, and organizations not covered under mandatory compliance to earn carbon credits for projects that reduce, remove, or avoid greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- This mechanism encourages participation in climate action and supports emission reduction efforts in sectors not covered under compliance rules.
Approval of Eight Methodologies
- The Government of India has approved detailed procedures for the Offset Mechanism along with eight methodologies to support carbon credit generation.
- These methodologies include:
- Renewable energy projects (Hydro and Pumped storage).
- Green hydrogen production.
- Industrial energy efficiency.
- Landfill methane recovery.
- Mangrove afforestation & reforestation.
- These initiatives will strengthen voluntary carbon markets and contribute to climate change mitigation.
| Practice Question: How does the Offset Mechanism under the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) contribute to emission reduction and voluntary climate action? (150 Words /10 marks) |
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