Sikkim achieved the status of being a fully organic state in 2016 by converting all its agricultural land to sustainable, organic practices. The Future Policy Award, sometimes called the 'Oscars for best policies', is given by the FAO and the World Future Council to highlight exemplary policies promoting sustainable development.
Which state in India was given FAO's Future Policy Award, 2018 for its 100% organic state ?
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Green Economy Initiatives)
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