Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana, Himachal Pradesh

Current Context: Recently, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana in Hamirpur, focusing on increasing green cover by planting fruit-bearing trees on degraded forest lands while generating rural employment.

About

• Objective: Plantation of fruit-bearing trees on degraded forest land
• Duration: 5 years
• Implementation: Through SHGs, Mahila/Yuvak Mandals; mobile app tracking
• Women Empowerment: Women to be appointed as ‘Van Mitras’
• Corporate Participation:
  • Ambuja Group: 25 ha
  • Adani Foundation & UltraTech Cement: 10 ha each
• Alignment: Linked with Green Adoption Scheme