Central Government. To introduce City Forest Scheme (City Forest Scheme) in all states, 1 urban forest in all cities with Municipal Corporations, see benefits, components and complete details
The Central Government is going to launch the Municipal Forest Scheme in all states on 5 June 2020. Biodiversity is the subject of World Environment Day (WED) 2020, so the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) will launch the city development plan. (City Forest Plan). Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar will open the function online and emphasize on urban forestry. Government. Will establish city councils in all cities which have municipal councils and corporations.
The complete information of Nagar Van Yojana (City Forest Scheme) will be announced by the Central Government. On 5 June 2020. Mr. Javadekar will demonstrate the example of Warje in Pune, where the forest land that fell within the city after urbanization was developed into Nagar Forest with public participation.
Nagar Van Yojana (City Forest Scheme) 2020
A city van is a forested area located in the vicinity of cities that is accessible to the townspeople and is suitably managed. These city forests provide complete natural environment for recreation, education, biodiversity, water and soil conservation and reduce pollution, heat. Government. The Municipal Corporation / Class I intends to create / develop at least one CITY FOREST in each of the cities. It will provide complete healthy living environment and will also contribute to the development of smart, clean, green, sustainable and healthy cities.
Objectives of Nagar Vana Yojana
- To create city forest in different parts of the country. A Municipal Forest will be developed in each city along with the Municipal Council.
- So as to create awareness on plants and biodiversity.
- Education on conservation of flora and fauna of the region including perception of hazards.
- Ecological rejuvenation of cities. Forests are green lungs that protect the environment of cities from pollution mitigation, clean air, noise reduction, water harvesting and heat effect reduction of islands.
- In-situ biodiversity conservation.
- Health benefits to all urban citizens.
- Making cities climate resilient.
Components of City Forests in Nagar Van Yojana
- Proper fencing.
- wooded blocks with emphasis on locally suitable species.
- Incorporating shrubs, climbers, medicinal plants, seasonal flowering plants etc. to represent the biodiversity of flowers.
- Irrigation / rainwater harvesting facilities.
- Open air conservation education display, signage, brochure etc.
- Public facilities, drinking water facilities, benches etc.
- Walkway / pavement, jogging and bicycle track.
Benefits of Nagar Van Yojana
This Nagar Van Yojana was first implemented on a pilot basis under the name Nagar Vana Yojana. The Forest Ministry has protected 25ha of forest from encroachment within the city and has built 6,500 indigenous trees and improved tracts. Apart from this, people planted trees in memory of their beloved and today the same people are protecting the forest. This urban forest attracts about 1,000 people daily.
Urban Forestry in Maharashtra
The urban forestry concept is not new to Maharashtra. During 1990-91, a massive greenery campaign was carried out in Amravati, Nagpur, Pune, Aurangabad and Nashik. Under this, huge plantations were made in Ambajhari and Gorewara. Nagpur has been awarded urban forests such as Ambajhari (756ha), Seminary Hills (76ha) and Gorwara (1914ha). All these forest areas are the lungs of the city and they have different types of flowers and fauna.
In 2016, the Maharashtra government launched a parallel scheme by opening urban gardens on forest areas under the “Uttamrao Patil Forest Industry” scheme. The basic idea was to create awareness about nature education. Urban forestry is an integrated concept of forest resource management to provide a better environment, pleasing and comfortable environment in an urban system. The launch of the Nagar Van Yojana will provide an opportunity for the states to manage the urban ecosystem.
The Forest Ministry will support the one-time development and recurring expenditure to the concerned agency of the respective cities for the construction of the City Forest. City officials will be encouraged to have a city forest under their jurisdiction to achieve maximum ecological and environmental benefits.
शहर के वन योजना के उद्देश्य
सभी राज्यों में इस नगर वाना योजना को शुरू करने के मुख्य उद्देश्य हैं: –
- देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों में सिटी फॉरेस्ट बनाने के लिए। नगर परिषद के साथ-साथ प्रत्येक शहर में एक नगर वन विकसित किया जाएगा।
- ताकि पौधों और जैव विविधता पर जागरूकता पैदा की जा सके।
- खतरों की धारणा सहित क्षेत्र के वनस्पतियों और जीवों के संरक्षण पर शिक्षा।
- शहरों का पारिस्थितिक कायाकल्प। वन हरे फेफड़े हैं जो शहरों के पर्यावरण को प्रदूषण शमन, स्वच्छ हवा, शोर में कमी, जल संचयन और द्वीपों की गर्मी प्रभाव में कमी से बचाते हैं।
- इन-सीटू जैव विविधता संरक्षण।
- सभी शहरी नागरिकों को स्वास्थ्य लाभ।
- शहरों की जलवायु को लचीला बनाना।
नगर वन योजना में शहर के जंगलों के घटक
यहाँ नगर वन योजना में शहर के वनों के महत्वपूर्ण घटक हैं: –
- उचित बाड़ लगाना।
- स्थानीय रूप से उपयुक्त प्रजातियों पर जोर देने के साथ लकड़ी वाले ब्लॉक।
- पुष्प जैवविविधता का प्रतिनिधित्व करने के लिए झाड़ियों, पर्वतारोहियों, औषधीय पौधों, मौसमी फूलों के पौधों आदि को शामिल करना।
- सिंचाई / वर्षा जल संचयन की सुविधा।
- खुली हवा संरक्षण शिक्षा प्रदर्शन, साइनेज, विवरणिका आदि।
- सार्वजनिक सुविधाएं, पेयजल सुविधाएं, बेंच आदि।
- वॉकवे / फुटपाथ, जॉगिंग और साइकिल ट्रैक।
नागर वन योजना के लाभ
इस नगर वन योजना को पहली बार नगरपालिका वन उद्यान योजना के नाम से पायलट आधार पर लागू किया गया था। वन मंत्रालय ने 25ha वन को शहर के भीतर अतिक्रमण से बचाया है और 6,500 स्वदेशी पेड़ और बेहतर ट्रैक्ट बनाए हैं। इसके अलावा, लोगों ने अपने प्रिय की याद में पेड़ लगाए और आज वही लोग जंगल की रक्षा कर रहे हैं। यह शहरी वन प्रतिदिन लगभग 1,000 लोगों को आकर्षित करता है।