general knowledge refresher This article was published in the month of November Divert organic waste. Collect capture and use landfill gas. Initiatives taken by India to reduce methane emissions Direct Seeded Rice The system reduces methane emissions as it does not involve raising nurseries puddling and transplanting. Unlike transplanted paddy cultivation standing water is not maintained in this system. Crop Diversification Programme Methane emissions is avoided due to diversion of paddy to alternate crops like pulses oilseeds maize cotton and agroforestry. GOBAR (Galvanizing Organic BioAgro Resources) Dhan scheme It supports biodegradable waste recovery and conversion of waste into resources and reduction of GHG emissions. National Livestock Mission It was implemented by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying which includes Breed Improvement and Balanced Rationing. o Feeding livestock with superior quality balanced ration is helping to reduce methane emissions from the livestock general knowledge refresher magazine subscription.
