Nagar Van Yojana (NVY)

Current Context : Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, achieved a 100-Day Target of 100 Nagar Vans under Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) with the objective to Enhance Urban Greenery.

• Launch : Initiated in 2020 by the Government of India to enhance urban green cover.
• Objective: Develop urban forests for improving quality of life and combating environmental issues like air pollution and heat island effect.
• Original target: Establish 100 urban forests in the first 100 days.
• Achievement: Approved 111 Nagar Vans across 6 states and 1 union territory.
• Budget : Government allocates ₹4 lakh per hectare for the creation and upkeep of these forests.
• Coverage : Forests range between 10 to 50 hectares based on city size.

Special Features:

• Biodiversity Parks:Preserve local flora and fauna.
• Smriti Vans:Plant trees in memory of individuals.
• Butterfly Conservatories:Attract and protect butterfly species.
• Herbal Gardens:Cultivate medicinal plants.
• Matri Vans:Trees planted under “Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam” (A Tree in Mother’s Name) initiative.