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(THE GIST OF PIB) Nagar Van Yojana (NVY)

(SEPTEMBER-2024)

Nagar Van Yojana (NVY)

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

About Nagar Van Yojana (NVY):

It was launched in 2020 in an effort to enhance the urban greenery for improving the quality of life and increasing social cohesion in cities.
The scheme provides financial assistance of Rs. 4 lakh per hectare for the creation and maintenance of these urban forests, encouraging the involvement of citizens, students, and other stakeholders in the creation and management of these green spaces.
Nagar Van areas range from a minimum of 10 ha to 50 ha.
The scheme covers all cities with Municipal Corporations, Municipalities and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
Emphasis is on biodiversity, planting fruit-bearing, medicinal, and native species to attract wildlife and promote ecological balance. Community participation is central, with opportunities for public engagement through tree planting, educational programs, and sustainable management.
Each Nagar Van must have at least two-thirds of its area under tree cover and will feature components like Biodiversity Parks, Smriti Vans, Butterfly Conservatories, and Herbal Gardens and now Matri Van created under Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam.
Presently, the Nagar Van Yojana aims to develop 1000 Nagar Vans by the year 2027 with the financial support of National Fund of National Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (National CAMPA).