Green India Mission Restores 1.84 Lakh Ha of Degraded Forests; Nagar Van Yojana Expands Urban Green Cover – MoEFCC Update
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change reports that the Green India Mission has restored 1.84 lakh hectares of degraded forest and non‑forest land across 17 states since 2015‑16, with Rs 57.08 crore allocated for FY 2026‑27. Simultaneously, the Nagar Van Yojana aims to create 600 urban forest patches an…
Overview : The GIM has restored 1,84,467 hectares of degraded land since 2015‑16. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) also runs the NVY for the period 2020‑21 to 2026‑27. Both initiatives aim to increase green cover, sequester carbon and provide livelihood opportunities. Key Developments GIM has achieved eco‑restoration in 17 states and one Union Territory, covering 1,84,467 ha . Allocation of Rs 57.08 crore for FY 2026‑27 to seven states (Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh) for approved activities. NVY targets creation of 600 Nagar Vans and 400 Nagar Vatikas by 2026‑27 to boost urban green cover. Implementation involves community bodies such as JFMCs , VFCs , Self‑Help Groups and other community organisations. Monitoring uses geo‑tagging, GIS mapping, drone surveys and biennial assessments by the FSI , whose findings appear in the ISFR . Important Facts State‑wise eco‑restoration under GIM (in hectares): Andhra Pradesh 1,433; Arunachal Pradesh 5,314; Chhattisgarh 22,601; Haryana 3,755; Himachal Pradesh 1,299; Jammu & Kashmir 1,778; Karnataka 2,722; Kerala 14,290; Madhya Pradesh 32,831; Maharashtra 5,223; Manipur 17,488; Mizoram 19,643; Odisha 20,711; Punjab 7,168; Sikkim 6,567; Uttarakhand 14,836; West Bengal 2,606; Uttar Pradesh 4,202. UPSC Relevance Understanding GIM and NVY is essential for GS‑4 (Environment) questions on climate‑change mitigation, forest‑land restoration, and urban greening. The programmes illustrate how central‑state coordination, community participation, and
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Green India Mission restores 1.84 lakh ha; Nagar Van Yojana expands urban forests by 2026‑27
Key Facts
- GIM ने 2015‑16 से 1,84,467 हेक्टेयर क्षतिग्रस्त वन भूमि को पुनर्स्थापित किया है।
- पुनर्स्थापना 17 राज्यों और एक केंद्र शासित प्रदेश में की गई है।
- FY 2026‑27 आवंटन: Rs 57.08 crore सात राज्यों (Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh) को दिया गया।
- NVY का लक्ष्य 2026‑27 तक 600 ‘Nagar Vans’ और 400 ‘Nagar Vatikas’ का निर्माण है।
- कार्यान्वयन में Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs), Village Forest Committees (VFCs) और Self‑Help Groups शामिल हैं।
- निगरानी में geo‑tagging, GIS mapping, ड्रोन सर्वे और द्विवार्षिक मूल्यांकन Forest Survey of India (FSI) द्वारा उपयोग किए जाते हैं।
- दोनों योजनाएँ National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) के तहत प्रमुख मिशन हैं।
Background
The Green India Mission is a core component of the NAPCC, aimed at sequestering carbon and improving rural livelihoods through forest restoration. The Nagar Van Yojana extends the same climate‑friendly approach to cities, linking urban greening with air‑quality improvement and community participation. Together they show how environmental policy, fiscal allocation and local institutions intersect in India’s sustainable‑development agenda.
UPSC Syllabus
- Essay — Environment and Sustainability
- Essay — Economy, Development and Inequality
- Prelims_GS — Constitution and Political System
- GS2 — Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, powers and privileges
Mains Angle
GS‑2 (Governance) – Evaluate the effectiveness of the Green India Mission and Nagar Van Yojana in achieving climate‑mitigation targets and livelihood outcomes, and suggest ways to strengthen implementation.