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4. Waste management reduces the impact of waste on the environment, health, etc. It can also help to reuse or
recycle resources, such as paper, cans, glass, etc. There are different types of waste management techniques,
including the disposal of solid, liquid, gaseous or hazardous substances.
5. Tribes should revitalise their local economy, i.e. promote local products. By developing and using our local
products, tribal dependence on outside produce reduces. This will make them self-reliant, thus achieving
economic independence.
VI. 1. For the success of fostering a green economy, private agencies, non-governmental organisations, social
workers, and individual people must collaborate with the government.
Functions of private agencies:
• Enforcing laws and policies enacted by the government
• Ensuring that government regulations are followed by engaging in official missions
• Reporting individuals or groups that violate the law
• Educating people and raising awareness about green economy initiatives
• Informing the government and assisting it in implementing green policies

2. • Cut fewer trees by reducing, reusing and recycling paper.
• Avoid purchasing goods such as ivory, which can only be obtained by hurting animals.
• Purchase only products that have been collected in a safe manner, such as honey that has been collected
without destroying beehives.
3. Water Management: One of our most valuable resources is water. Billions of people throughout the world
lack access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation facilities. Population explosion is also making
the situation worse.
Waste Management: Throwing things away involves giving up the opportunity to reuse materials, which
can lead to pollution of the land, air and water.
Transport: The transportation sector consumes the most gasoline and diesel and emits the most pollution.
A green economy's transportation sector strives to:
• Use cleaner fuels such as electricity for cars.
• Encourage the use of public transportation, cycling and other forms of alternative transportation to
discourage the use of automobiles.
4. National Solar Mission aims to address India's energy needs in a sustainable manner. It aspires to make
India a global leader in solar energy (a renewable form of energy, as opposed to coal, petroleum and other
fossil fuels). Along with energy and environmental preservation, the Solar Mission supports local energy
production and delivery. The Solar Mission has been a success in Diu, which became India's first Union
Territory to switch to 100% solar energy. The transition to solar energy has also aided in the reduction of
electricity bills for its citizens.

VII. Amit should get new water pumps. He should use wind energy or solar energy to power the water pumps.
This will reduce his electricity costs.

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