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    Question

    National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) was

    initiated in 2015-16 to support adaptation activities in the States and Union Territories (UTs) of India that are vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. What kind of initiative NAFCC is?
    A Central Sector Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Centrally Sponsored Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Jointly Implemented by some States Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D World Bank backed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC), a central sector scheme, was initiated in 2015-16 to support adaptation activities in the States and Union Territories (UTs) of India that are vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. NAFCC is implemented in project mode, and to date, 30 projects have been sanctioned in 27 States and UTs with a total project cost of ₹847.5 crore.

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