The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has successfully approved 111 Nagar Vans under the Nagar Van Yojana, surpassing the initial target of 100 Nagar Vans within the stipulated 100 days.
About the Nagar Van Yojana:
- Objective: Enhance urban greenery to improve quality of life and increase social cohesion in cities.
- Launched in: 2020
- Long-Term Goal: Develop 1000 Nagar Vans by 2027 with the financial support of the National Fund of National Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (National CAMPA).
- MeriLiFE Portal: Provision for uploading details of plantations undertaken, enhancing transparency and tracking.
Key Features of the Scheme
- Financial Assistance: ₹4 lakh per hectare for the creation and maintenance of urban forests.
- Area Specification: Each Nagar Van must cover between 10 to 50 hectares.
- Community Involvement: Encourages participation from citizens, students, and various stakeholders in creating and managing these green spaces.
Components of Nagar Vans:
- Biodiversity Parks: Promote various plant and animal species.
- Smriti Vans: Memorial parks for remembrance.
- Butterfly Conservatories: Spaces dedicated to butterfly habitats.
- Herbal Gardens: Focus on medicinal plants.
- Matri Van: Special initiative under the campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.”
Environmental Significance
- Urban Resilience: Nagar Vans aim to make cities climate-resilient by-
- Addressing air pollution.
- Mitigating urban heat islands.
- Conserving biodiversity and habitats.
- Community Engagement: Public involvement through tree planting and educational programs is a core aspect of the initiative.
Campaign: Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
- Launch Date: 5th June 2024 (World Environment Day).
- Aim: To instill a culture of tree planting and environmental stewardship.
- Target:
- Plant 80 crore trees by September 2024 and 140 crore trees by March 2025.
- Progress: Over 75 crore saplings have been planted so far.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the main objective of the Nagar Van Yojana?
The main objective is to enhance urban greenery to improve quality of life and increase social cohesion in cities.
When was the Nagar Van Yojana launched?
The scheme was launched in 2020 to promote the creation of urban forests across India.
What is the financial assistance provided under the Nagar Van Yojana?
The scheme offers ₹4 lakh per hectare for creating and maintaining urban forests.
What is the target for Nagar Van development by 2027?
The scheme aims to develop 1000 Nagar Vans by 2027 with support from National CAMPA.
What is the role of the MeriLiFE Portal in Nagar Van Yojana?
The MeriLiFE Portal facilitates the uploading of plantation details to ensure transparency and tracking.