Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) 

Overview –

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.

What is nagar Van Yojna ?

• The scheme, Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) was launched in 2020, for creation of Nagar Vans in urban areas, which promotes urban forestry by involving local communities, NGOs, educational institutions, local bodies, etc.
• The salient features of Nagar Van Yojana are:
  • Creating green space and aesthetic environment in an urban set up.
  • Creating awareness about plants and biodiversity and developing environment stewardship.
  • Facilitating in-situ conservation of important flora of the region.
  • Contributing to environmental improvement of cities by pollution mitigation, providing cleaner air, noise reduction, water harvesting and reduction of heat islands effect.
  • Extending health benefits to residents of the city and
  • Helping cities become climate resilient.
• The scheme provides financial assistance of Rs. 4 lakh per hectare for the creation and maintenance of these urban forests.
• 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).  

• Forest Design:
  • Each Nagar Van must dedicate two-thirds of its area to tree cover and incorporate elements like Biodiversity Parks, Smriti Vans, Butterfly Conservatories, and Herbal Gardens.
  • The initiative also includes Matri Van, created as part of the Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam campaign.

• Goal by 2027:
  • The scheme aims to establish 1,000 Nagar Vans by 2027 with financial backing from the National Fund for National Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (National CAMPA).

CBL Practice Questions for Prelims

Which of the following is a benefit of implementing the Nagar Van Yojana?

• A) Increased pollution levels
• B) Enhanced biodiversity and ecosystem services
• C) Decreased urban space
• D) Reduced public health

Answer: B) Enhanced biodiversity and ecosystem services

CBL Mains Practice Question

Examine the relationship between urban forestry initiatives like the Nagar Van Yojana and climate resilience in cities. How can urban forests mitigate the impacts of climate change?

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