India, Jan. 30 -- Minister Arjun Munda requests full cooperation from all quarters to promote carbon markets in the interest of farmers

The central government launched a framework to promote voluntary carbon markets in the agriculture sector on January 29, 2024.

Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda, while launching the 'Framework for Voluntary Carbon Market in Agriculture Sector and Accreditation Protocol of Agroforestry Nurseries', said it has been prepared with a view to encouraging small and medium farmers to avail benefits of carbon credits.

"Introducing farmers to the carbon market will not only benefit them but also accelerate the adoption of environment-friendly agricultural practices,"...