Question : Nagar Vana-Udyan Scheme

(a) whether the Government has implemented ‘Nagar Vana-Udyan’ scheme to develop 200 Urban Forests across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the aims and objectives of the scheme;
(c) the details of municipalities and corporations identified under the said scheme, State/UT-wise including Andhra Pradesh;
(d) the total funds/budget allocated along with the budgetary provisions for the implementation of the scheme; and
(e) whether any city in the National Capital Region has been identified under the scheme and if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a) & (b) Yes Sir, the Nagar Van-Udyan Yojana was approved by the National CAMPA Advisory Council (NCAC) from the Compensatory Afforestation Fund managed by the Ad-hoc CAMPA during 2015 for implementation as pilot scheme. The scheme aimed to create/ develop City Forests in Municipal Corporation/ Class I Cities for providing wholesome healthy living environment to the city dwellers. The forest area of 20 ha to 100 ha within the city limits were covered and financial assistance at the rate of Rs.2 lakhs per ha upto 100 ha were provided. 80% of the fund was provided by NCAC and the remaining 20% by the State Government. The main objectives of the scheme were to create 200 city forests in cities with Municipal Corporation/Council, create awareness on plants and biodiversity along with education on important flora and fauna of the region including threat perception.
(c) & (d) The State-wise Details of Projects approved under Nagar Van Udyan Yojana, including Andhra Pradesh, along with fund released is enclosed at Annexure.
(e) No city in National Capital region was identified for implementation under the Nagar Van Udyan Yojna.

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