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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 428
TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026
Development of Nagar Van Yojana
*428. SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI:
SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to
state:
a) the present status of implementation of Nagar Van Yojana, including number of Nagar
Vans and Nagar Vatikas sanctioned and developed since inception, State/UT-wise,
particularly Keonjhar, Nabarangpur, Durgh, Sidhi and Shahdol Lok Sabha
Constituencies, Palghar district in Maharashtra and Rajsamand including Nathdwara
area, Jalore and Sirohi districts in Rajasthan;
(b) the criteria adopted for selection of sites, extent of area covered and support provided per
hectare for creation and maintenance of urban forests;
(c) whether any mechanisms have been instituted to encourage participation of local bodies,
educational institutions and citizens in management of Nagar Vans in the country
including the said places;
(d) if so, the details thereof, including ecological, biodiversity, climate resilience and social
outcomes assessed so far in the country including the said places; and
(e) the details of the special drive undertaken or planned in tribal dominated districts in the
country including Palghar in Maharashtra for implementation of Nagar Van Yojana?
ANSWER
MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(SHRI BHUPENDER YADAV)
(a) to (e) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (E) OF LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 428 DUE FOR REPLY ON 23.03.2026 REGARDING
DEVELOPMENT OF NAGAR VAN YOJANA BY SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI AND
SHRI MANOJ TIWARI, HON’BLE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
(a) The Nagar Van Yojana, implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change, is a demand-driven scheme for creation and development
of green spaces in urban and peri-urban areas through State/UT Forest
Departments. Since inception, Nagar Vans and Nagar Vatikas have been
sanctioned across States/UTs based on proposals received and approved as per
scheme guidelines. Nagar Vans have been developed in Durg and Rajsamand,
and details of all sanctioned projects are placed at Annexure I.
(b) Site selection is undertaken by State/UT Governments based on availability of
suitable land in urban or peri-urban areas, accessibility, and scope for
ecological improvement. Nagar Vans are developed over 10 to 50 hectares,
while smaller areas of 1 to 10 hectares are designated as Nagar Vatikas.
Financial assistance is provided as per approved norms for plantation using
native species, soil and moisture conservation, protection measures,
development of basic amenities, and maintenance for a specified period, in
accordance with scheme guidelines.
(c) & (d)
The Nagar Van Yojana framework provides for participation of Urban Local
Bodies, Panchayati Raj Institutions, educational institutions and local
communities in planning, implementation and management, as per approved
project proposals and arrangements made by State/UT Governments. The
scheme also contributes to environmental improvement through pollution
mitigation, cleaner air, noise reduction, water harvesting and moderation of
urban heat island effects. Nagar Vans inter alia provide amenities such as
walking and nature trails, seating areas, rest sheds and drinking water facilities
etc, offering health and recreational benefits to residents.
(e) The Nagar Van Yojana is implemented across States/UTs, including in tribal-
dominated districts, based on proposals received from State/UT Governments
and subject to approval as per the scheme guidelines.
*****Annexure I
Annexure referred to in reply of part (a) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 428
regarding ‘Development of Nagar Van Yojana’ raised by Shri Shankar Lalwani and Shri
Manoj Tiwari due for reply on 23.03.2026.
S.No. Name of State/UT Sanctioned projects Total Area approved in Ha
1 Andaman & Nicobar 1 21.15
2 Andhra Pradesh 73 3708.41
3 Arunachal Pradesh 4 100
4 Assam 3 59
5 Bihar 6 113.02
6 Chandigarh 1 6.79
7 Chhattisgarh 14 459.23
8 Goa 1 50
9 Gujarat 11 188.5
10 Haryana 5 168.54
11 Himachal Pradesh 6 172.07
12 Jammu & Kashmir 40 466.17
13 Jharkhand 30 597.36
14 Karnataka 26 868.11
15 Kerala 28 401.501
16 Madhya Pradesh 94 3131.43
17 Maharashtra 9 184.14
18 Manipur 4 138.53
19 Meghalaya 2 86.7
20 Mizoram 16 730.8
21 Nagaland 27 701.7
22 Odisha 35 662.66
23 Punjab 13 174.9
24 Rajasthan 35 1179.9
25 Sikkim 9 339.63
26 Tamil Nadu 10 435
27 Telangana 67 1991.6
28 Tripura 4 124.5
29 Uttar Pradesh 34 1060.22
30 Uttarakhand 5 99.27
31 West Bengal 14 97.48
Total 627 18518.31
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