{"id":30762,"date":"2024-02-29T06:57:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T06:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=30762"},"modified":"2024-02-29T06:57:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T06:57:24","slug":"national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-systems (NPCA) &#8211; UPSC Environment Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCA)<\/strong> is a conservation initiative focused on wetlands and lakes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It emerged by amalgamating the National Lake Conservation Plan and the National Wetlands Conservation Programme.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This centrally-sponsored scheme is currently administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC).&nbsp;<\/li><li>The allocation of central aid is contingent on submissions from state governments, considering specified criteria and the availability of funds.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The program encompasses a range of activities, including the interception, diversion, and treatment of wastewater, shoreline protection, lakefront development, in-situ cleaning (desilting and de-weeding), stormwater management, bioremediation, catchment area treatment, lake beautification, survey and demarcation, bio-fencing, fisheries development, weed control, biodiversity conservation, education and awareness creation, and community participation, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35d1bb4db1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35d1bb4db1\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/#Aim_Objectives_of_NPCA_National_Plan_for_Conservation_of_Aquatic_Ecosystems\" title=\"Aim &amp; Objectives of NPCA (National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems)\">Aim &amp; Objectives of NPCA (National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/#Aim\" title=\"Aim:\">Aim:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/#Objectives\" title=\"Objectives:\">Objectives:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/#FAQs_National_Plan_for_Conservation_of_Aquatic_Ecosystems\" title=\"FAQs: National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems&nbsp;\">FAQs: National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/#1_What_is_NPCA_and_what_does_it_focus_on\" title=\"1. What is NPCA, and what does it focus on?\">1. What is NPCA, and what does it focus on?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/#2_How_did_NPCA_originate\" title=\"2. How did NPCA originate?\">2. How did NPCA originate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/#3_Who_oversees_the_implementation_of_NPCA\" title=\"3. Who oversees the implementation of NPCA?\">3. Who oversees the implementation of NPCA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/#4_How_is_funding_allocated_under_NPCA\" title=\"4. How is funding allocated under NPCA?\">4. How is funding allocated under NPCA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/#5_What_activities_are_covered_under_NPCA\" title=\"5. What activities are covered under NPCA?\">5. What activities are covered under NPCA?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-conservation-of-aquatic-eco-systems-npca-upsc-environment-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aim_Objectives_of_NPCA_National_Plan_for_Conservation_of_Aquatic_Ecosystems\"><\/span><strong>Aim &amp; Objectives of NPCA (National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aim\"><\/span><strong>Aim:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The NPCA strives for the comprehensive conservation and restoration of lakes and wetlands.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The primary goal is to achieve significant improvements in water quality, enhance biodiversity, and restore ecosystems.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The approach is integrated and multidisciplinary, operating under a common regulatory framework.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives\"><\/span><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Holistic Conservation: Implementing measures that address the entire spectrum of issues related to the health and sustainability of lakes and wetlands.<\/li><li>Water Quality Enhancement: Focusing on actions that lead to a measurable and sustainable improvement in the quality of water in targeted aquatic ecosystems.<\/li><li>Biodiversity Improvement: Undertaking initiatives to enhance the variety and abundance of species within lakes and wetlands, contributing to a healthier ecosystem.<\/li><li>Integrated Approach: Employing a multidisciplinary strategy that combines various conservation methods to address ecological, hydrological, and environmental aspects.<\/li><li>Common Regulatory Framework: Establishing and adhering to a unified set of regulations and guidelines to streamline conservation efforts and ensure effective implementation.<\/li><li>Pollution Load Reduction: Contributing to the reduction of pollution loads in lakes and wetlands, thereby minimizing adverse impacts on the environment and aquatic life.<\/li><li>Stakeholder Benefits: Improving the goods and services provided by lakes and wetlands to stakeholders, acknowledging the vital role these water bodies play in supporting various ecological functions.<\/li><li>Community Involvement: Encouraging active participation and collaboration with local communities to create a sense of ownership and responsibility towards the conservation of aquatic ecosystems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The NPCA&#8217;s comprehensive approach, guided by these objectives, aims to create a sustainable and thriving environment for lakes and wetlands, benefiting both the ecosystem and the communities dependent on these vital water bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_National_Plan_for_Conservation_of_Aquatic_Ecosystems\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_NPCA_and_what_does_it_focus_on\"><\/span>1. What is NPCA, and what does it focus on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCA) is a dedicated conservation initiative aimed at wetlands and lakes in India. It addresses the holistic well-being of these aquatic environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_did_NPCA_originate\"><\/span>2. How did NPCA originate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: NPCA emerged by combining two pre-existing plans: the National Lake Conservation Plan and the National Wetlands Conservation Programme. This amalgamation resulted in a more comprehensive and integrated approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_oversees_the_implementation_of_NPCA\"><\/span>3. Who oversees the implementation of NPCA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) currently administers the NPCA scheme at the national level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_is_funding_allocated_under_NPCA\"><\/span>4. How is funding allocated under NPCA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Central aid is provided based on proposals received from state governments. The allocation considers specific criteria and the availability of funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_activities_are_covered_under_NPCA\"><\/span>5. 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