8) Nagar van scheme Flashcards
1
Q
When was this scheme launched ?
A
On June 5th (world Environment Day) 2020
2
Q
Aim ?
A
To increase forest cover in urban areas by developing 200 urban forests across the country in the next 5yrs
3
Q
Implementation ?
A
PPP and collab between the Forest dept , Municipal bodies , NGOs and corporates
4
Q
Funding ?
A
CAMPA Act 2016 (Compensatory Afforestation Fund)
5
Q
Which served as a model for this scheme ?
A
Warje Urban Forest in Pune
6
Q
How was Warje Urban Forest developed ?
A
Through PPP it was successful in converting close to 17 hectares of barren Warje hill into Green forests
