EPR (CAMPA) Fru: ? ? What are the objectives of the CAMPA fund? What are the challenges in its implementation? (Answer in 150 words)

The Compensatory Afforestation fund was formed to collect trios from violation of environmental norms and use it for compensatory afforestation.

Objectives of CAMPA fund: To facilitate polluter pay principle. Collect taxes for violation of EPA, 1986, Forest Consevation Act, 1980 etc. Increase forest cover to achieve forest policy, 1988 goal of 33% cover. Maintain ecological balance. Provide a formal mechanism for environmental governance. However, there are multiple challenges associated