Harit Sagar Guidelines

Important for

Prelims: Geography and Environment

Mains:
General Studies I

Recently, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has launched ‘Harit Sagar’ Green Port Guidelines 2023 to achieve the Zero Carbon Emission Goal. Sagar Shreshtha Samman awards were also conferred to major ports for their exceptional achievements in various operational parameters.

Harit Sagar Guidelines

  • The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has launched ‘Harit Sagar’ Green PortGuidelines 2023 to achieve the Zero Carbon Emission Goal.
  • The ‘Harit Sagar’ Guidelines provide a framework for major ports to develop an action plan for reducing carbon emissions within defined timelines. By implementing green initiatives and closely monitoring their progress, ports can actively contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while quantifiably reducing their carbon footprint. This aligns with the larger vision of achieving Zero Carbon Emission Goals and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.

Harit Sagar Guidelines 2023

  • Reflects the vision of making India’s ports more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
  • To promote the adoption of best practices and technologies for green port development and operations, such as renewable energy, water conservation, biodiversity protection, and climate resilience.
  • They are aligned with India’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the national policies and initiatives such as the National Action Plan on Climate Change, and the Swachh Bharat Mission.
  • to enhance India’s image and reputation as a responsible maritime nation that cares for its environment and its people.

Practice Questions for Prelims

Which Union Ministry launched the “Harit Sagar Guidelines 2023”?
a) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
c) Ministry of Tourism
d) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Ans. a)

Mains Practice Question

How will ‘Harit Sagar’ guidelines help the ecosystem dynamics in port development, maintenance?

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