Accelerating a Restoration Economy for People, Nature and Climate in India: Launch of Harit Bharat Fund
Date: September 4th from 5-6:30 PM
WRI India is a research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being.
The Manthan platform promotes collaboration at scale between industry and the scientific research and development ecosystem to help meet India’s national targets and United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This platform aims to empower various stakeholders to scale up the interactions with researchers/innovators and facilitate R&D/innovation, share challenges focused on emerging technologies, other scientific interventions, as well as those with a social impact.
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India The Government of India established the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) in November 1999. The PSA’s office aims to provide pragmatic and objective advice to the Prime Minister and the cabinet in matters of Science and Technology. The Office of PSA was placed under the Cabinet Secretariat in August, 2018.
A unique opportunity for all Indian land restoration champions! 🌱
Join us on September 4th from 5-6:30 PM to learn more about Harit Bharat Fund, an innovative financing and capacity-building program for NGOs and for-profits in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
Description
Harit Bharat Fund (Hindi for ‘Green India Fund’) is a collaborative initiative that finances and trains locally led start-ups, farmer-producer companies, and non-governmental organizations that restore India’s landscapes. By submitting applications through the TerraMatch system or Manthan platform between 4 – 20 September, eligible organizations can request funding between INR 20 lakhs and INR 2.5 crore (between $25,000 USD and $300,000 USD). Join us for the launch webinar on this program and learn more about its projected impact in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
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