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Source: The post is based on the article “Nagar Van Yojana” published in PIB on 1st August 2022.
What is the News?
The Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about Nagar Van Yojana.
What is Nagar Van Yojana?
Launched by: Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Aim: To create Nagar Vans (urban forests) and Nagar Vatikas in the country with an objective to significantly enhance the tree outside forests and green cover, enhancement of biodiversity and ecological benefits to the urban and peri-urban areas apart from improving the quality of life of city dwellers.
Target: The scheme envisages developing 400 Nagar Vans and 200 Nagar Vatikas in the country during the period of 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Funding: The finances for the scheme will be paid for by the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Act, 2016) funds.
