Nagar van scheme

Subject: Schemes

Context:

Government is focusing on enhancing forest quality and increasing tree cover in the country for maximizing carbon stock. One such is by Nagar van scheme

Concept:

• The Nagar Van Scheme was announced on World Environment Day 2020 for creation of 200 Nagar Van, on forest land by adopting a collaborative approach, involving various agencies like forest and other departments, NGOs, Corporate Bodies, Industries etc.
• The primary objective is to create forested area in cities with Municipal Corporation, which will act as lungs of the cities.