MoEFCC approves course on water hyacinth entrepreneurship
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Why in news
The MoEFCC approved a Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) in Kerala to train youth in water hyacinth entrepreneurship to promote sustainable enterprises.
Background
The course is offered by the KSCSTE - Malabar Botanical Garden & Institute for Plant Sciences. It was developed by a multidisciplinary team led by Prof. G. Nagendra Prabhu in collaboration with the EIACP centre.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeGSDP: Green Skill Development Programme approved by MoEFCC
- PlaceMalabar Botanical Garden & Institute for Plant Sciences is located in Kerala
- FactThe course focuses on 'Water Hyacinth (Value Added Products)' entrepreneurship
For Mains
Q. Discuss how promoting invasive species management through entrepreneurship can contribute to both ecological restoration and rural livelihood generation in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic circularity: Converting invasive biomass into value-added products to reduce waste
- Livelihood diversification: Creating green jobs for youth in ecologically sensitive zones
- Ecological management: Reducing water hyacinth density to improve aquatic biodiversity
Keywords: Invasive species · Green skills · Circular economy · Sustainable entrepreneurship · Ecological restoration
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