UP Govt Announces Setting Up of Mitra Van under Vriksharopan Jan Abhiyan-2024

Current Context: The Uttar Pradesh government, under the Vriksharopan Jan Abhiyan-2024, has launched the Mitra Van initiative.

• This program aims to enhance greenery along the borders of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal by planting 35 crore saplings.
• The identified 35 districts bordering other states, Union Territories, and Nepal will participate in extensive tree planting. Alongside Mitra Van, special forests like Shakti Van, Yuva Van, and Bal Van will also be established in each district.
• The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department is actively coordinating with representatives from neighboring states and Nepal to achieve this ambitious goal.
• The tree planting drive is set to be completed by July 20, 2024.

Question:

1 What is the primary goal of the Mitra Van initiative?

• A) To enhance greenery within Uttar Pradesh cities
• B) To establish special forests in all districts
• C) To plant 35 crore saplings along the borders of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal
• D) To promote eco-tourism in the state

Answer: C) The identified 35 districts bordering other states, Union Territories, and Nepal will participate in extensive tree planting. Alongside Mitra Van, special forests like Shakti Van, Yuva Van, and Bal Van will also be established in each district.