With reference to the "Pirul Lao - Paise Pao" campaign, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This is related to reduce forest fires and to provide a source of income to villagers.

2. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand launched this campaign.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

The correct answer is option 4

Key Points 

• Objective of the 'Pirul Lao-Paise Pao' Campaign:
  • The 'Pirul Lao-Paise Pao' campaign aims to reduce forest fires by encouraging the collection of dry pine needles (locally known as 'Pirul') from forests.
  • This initiative also provides a source of income to villagers, as they are compensated for the collected material.
• Launch of the Campaign:
  • The campaign was launched by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in the Rudraprayag district on May 8, 2024.
  • The Chief Minister emphasized the involvement of cooperatives, Yuva Mangal Dal, and Van Panchayat in the effort to mitigate the devastating effects of forest fires.
• Therefore, both statements are correct.