CURRENT AFFAIRS
CURRENT AFFAIRS
Description
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has launched a massive environmental effort known as 'Mitra Van' (Friendship Forest) as part of the Vriksharopan Jan Abhiyan-2024. This ambitious project attempts to increase greenery along Uttar Pradesh's borders, particularly its international border with Nepal.
Project Overview
Objectives
Increase the green cover at state and international borders.
Encourage environmental cooperation with neighboring governments, including Nepal.
Include dignitaries from different states in the plantation drive.
Implementation
35 forest divisions chosen for the 'Mitra Van' establishment.
The forest department is cooperating with neighboring states
Nepal to launch a plantation push starting July 20, 2024.
Geographical Scope
Border Districts Involved
The ‘Mitra Van’ initiative will be implemented in 35 districts bordering neighboring states, including-
Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor
Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly
Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich
Shravasti, Balrampur, Siddharthnagar
Maharajganj, Kushinagar, Deoria
Ballia, Ghazipur, Chandauli
Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Prayagraj
Chitrakoot, Banda, Mahoba
Jhansi, Lalitpur, Jalaun
Etawah, Agra, Mathura
Aligarh, Noida, Ghaziabad
Baghpat and Shamli
Nepal Border Focus
Special attention will be given to districts adjoining Nepal, including-
Sonauli in Maharajganj
Lakhimpur Kheri
Shravasti
Bahraich
Pilibhit
Implementation Strategy And Coordination Efforts
Forest department will engage with officials from neighboring states and Nepal.
Seek advice on species selection for plantations.
Ensure the availability of plants.
Special Forests
In addition to 'Mitra Van', directives have been issued to establish-
'Shakti Van' (Power Forest),
'Yuva Van' (Youth Forest),
Bal Van' (Children's Forest).
Leadership And Key Officials Involved
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath provided general direction for the endeavor.
Sudhir Kumar Sharma is the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and the Head of the Department, while PP Singh is the Additional Chief Conservator.
Directives Issued
Selection of sites for 'Mitra Van'
Marking plant species for dignitaries' planting
Coordination with neighboring states, including Nepal
Prepare 35 crore seedlings in nurseries.
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