Eco-Development Forces under Ministry of Defence.
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Eco-Development Forces (EDF)?
1. Its aim is ecological restoration of terrains, rendered difficult either due to severe degradation or remote location or difficult law and order situation.
2. It is implemented through Ministry of Environment.- Published on 28 Oct 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
- Eco-Development Forces (EDF) Scheme was established in 1980s as a scheme being implemented through Ministry of Defence
- Under this scheme, the establishment and operational expenditure on the Eco Task Force (ETF) Battalions raised by Ministry of Defence is reimbursed by Ministry of Environment and Forests
- The inputs like sapling, fencing, etc. and also the professional and managerial guidance is provided by the State Forest Departments.
- The force is constituted of regular servicemen.
