Haryana Government Approves ₹298 Crore Afforestation Plan
Haryana clears ₹298-cr plan for afforestation
Hindustan Times
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The Haryana government has approved a ₹298 crore plan for afforestation, aiming to plant over 2 million saplings across 1,882 hectares. This initiative, part of the Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), focuses on ecological sustainability, wildlife protection, and community engagement, with implementation expected to start soon.
- 01Haryana's ₹298 crore plan aims to plant over 2 million saplings.
- 02The initiative covers 1,882 hectares and includes maintenance of existing plantations.
- 03It features provisions for wildlife protection and community engagement.
- 04Soil conservation and water harvesting projects in sensitive areas are also funded.
- 05The plan will undergo third-party monitoring for transparency.
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The Haryana government has approved an ambitious ₹298 crore Annual Plan of Operations (APO) under the Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) to enhance ecological sustainability. This plan aims to plant over 20 lakh saplings across 1,882 hectares of land, with a focus on large-scale afforestation, renewable energy, and wildlife protection. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi emphasized the importance of measurable outcomes and accountability in executing this strategic investment in the environment. The plan also includes maintaining existing plantations over 4,518 hectares and installing 15 KW solar power systems in forest offices across 22 districts. Additionally, the government has allocated over ₹33 crore for Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) works in the ecologically sensitive Shivalik hills and Aravalli Range, focusing on soil conservation and water harvesting. To bolster wildlife protection, the APO will establish 20 new forest check posts and deploy 60 additional forest watchers. The plan will be submitted for final approval to the National CAMPA before implementation begins.
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This afforestation initiative will improve Haryana's green cover, enhance biodiversity, and promote sustainable land management practices, benefiting local communities and wildlife.
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