Which of the following is a role of 'Panchayati Raj Institutions' in environmental governance at the local level?
- Ignoring local environmental issues
- Implementing watershed development, waste management, and afforestation programs
- Focusing only on revenue collection
- Excluding community participation
Answer: Implementing watershed development, waste management, and afforestation programs
PRIs, empowered by the 73rd Amendment, play a crucial role in decentralized natural resource management, leveraging local knowledge and ensuring community ownership.