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UP Launches 'Mitra Van' for Green Borders and Cooperation

The 'Mitra Van' initiative, part of Vriksharopan Jan Abhiyan-2024, aims to increase green cover along state and international borders, promote environmental cooperation with neighboring states and Nepal, and involve dignitaries in plantation drives.

Project Overview and Objectives

  • 'Mitra Van' (Friendship Forest) initiative part of Vriksharopan Jan Abhiyan-2024
  • Aims to increase green cover along state and international borders
  • Promote environmental cooperation with neighboring states and Nepal
  • Involve dignitaries from other states in plantation drive
  • Target: 35 crore saplings to be planted by July 20, 2024
  • Additional special forests: 'Shakti Van', 'Yuva Van', and 'Bal Van'

Geographical Scope and Implementation

  • 35 forest divisions selected for 'Mitra Van' establishment
  • Covers districts bordering neighboring states, Delhi, and Nepal
  • Key border districts include:
    • Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor
    • Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich
    • Maharajganj, Kushinagar, Deoria
    • Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Prayagraj
    • Mathura, Aligarh, Noida, Ghaziabad
  • Special focus on Nepal border districts:
    • Sonauli in Maharajganj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Shravasti, Bahraich, Pilibhit

Implementation Strategy and Coordination

  • Forest department to collaborate with officials from neighboring states and Nepal
  • Seek opinions on species selection for plantation
  • Ensure availability of plants
  • 35 forest divisions responsible for location selection and plant species
  • Coordination with representatives of neighboring states, UT, and Nepal
  • Engage neighboring representatives in plantation drive

Leadership and Key Officials

  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath: Provided overall direction for the initiative
  • Sudhir Kumar Sharma: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Department
  • PP Singh: Additional Chief Conservator of Forests
  • Uttar Pradesh Forest Department: Nodal agency for implementing the scheme

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