- Upvan Yojna
- Aim: To enhance green cover across the state, from urban areas to rural villages.
- Implementation: The government is providing saplings and cuttings for plantation in parks, along roadsides, and other public spaces.
- Expected Outcomes: Increased green cover, improved groundwater levels, better environmental conditions, and mitigation of climate change impacts.
- Budget: An annual allocation of Rs 70 crore has been earmarked for this scheme.
- Heritage Tree Adoption Scheme
- Aim: To preserve the state's rich botanical heritage.
- Focus: Protection and care of 948 heritage trees, aged over 100 years, belonging to 28 different species.
- Scope: These heritage trees are distributed across all 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Question:
1 What is the main aim of the Upvan Yojna?
- A) To enhance green cover across the state, from urban areas to rural villages
- B) To provide financial assistance to farmers
- C) To develop new parks in urban areas
- D) To promote tourism in Uttar Pradesh
