(a) the number of Nagar Van to be developed in the country, State-wise details thereof particularly in Odisha and Bihar;
(b) the details of the areas identified for the same in Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), Balasore (Odisha), Patliputra (Bihar) and Pratapgarh (UP)?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a) The Pilot Scheme of Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) envisages developing 400 Nagar Vans and 200 Nagar Vatikasin the country during the period of 2020-21 to 2024-25 with an objective to significantly enhance the tree outside forests and green cover, enhancement of biodiversity and ecological benefits to the urban and peri-urban areas apart from improving quality of life of city dwellers. So far, a total of 65 projects have been sanctioned in 22 States including Odisha and Bihar. The State-wise details of Nagar Van projects sanctioned under Nagar Van scheme are given in annexure.
(b) The concerned States have informed that no area has been identified for developing Nagar Van in Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), Balasore (Odisha), Patliputra (Bihar) and Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh)so far.
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