Program brief
| Benefit | Rs. 50,000 |
|---|---|
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
| Level | Central |
| Run by | Ministry Of Environment,forests and climate change |
| Field | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| How to apply | Offline |
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Overview
The scheme aims to develop 400 Nagar Vans and 200 Nagar Vatikas to create bio-diverse green spaces in urban areas. The scheme provides a grant of Rs. 4,00,000/- per hectare to Municipalities, Urban Local Bodies, and Institutions for afforestation and biodiversity conservation.
The scheme "Nagar Van Yojana" was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The scheme aims to develop 400 Nagar Vans and 200 Nagar Vatikas to create green spaces in urban areas by protecting land from degradation. The scheme provides a one-time development grant of Rs. 4,00,000/- per hectare up to a maximum of Rs. 2,00,00,000/- for 50 hectares to cover costs such as fencing, soil-moisture conservation, theme-based plantations, and maintenance of tree cover. The applicant must formulate a detailed project proposal, include a Keyhole Markup Language map on a 1:10,000 or larger scale, ensure a commitment to bear the balance cost, and submit the plan for the identified land. The scheme is implemented by the State Forest Department and the National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline through the concerned State Forest Department offices.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Infra |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Maximum area for Nagar Van | 50 hectares |
| Maximum area for Nagar Vatika | 10 hectares |
| Technical consultant cost | Rs. 40,000 per month |
| Monitoring grant per project | Rs. 50,000 |
Benefits
- The Ministry will provide a one-time development and non-recurring grant of Rs. 4,00,000/- per hectare.
- The maximum financial assistance for a Nagar Van is limited to Rs. 2,00,00,000/- for 50 hectares.
- The State Forest Department is permitted to engage one technical consultant at a cost of Rs. 40,000/- per month until the completion of the project for monitoring and other works.
- The State Forest Department will receive a lump sum grant of Rs. 50,000/- per project for monitoring, evaluation, and meeting overhead expenses.
Mode of Disbursal: The funds will be released directly to the respective State Forest Departments from the National Fund under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority.
Frequency and Validity: The grant is a one-time assistance, released in two separate instalments, and financial assistance is provided to each Nagar Van or Nagar Vatika for the first two years only.
Components
- Fencing of the identified area must be undertaken.
- Establishment and maintenance of woodlots or tree cover with an emphasis on locally appropriate species must be carried out.
- Theme-based plantations such as Smriti Van or Nakshatra Van may be established.
- Plants representing floral biodiversity, including ornamental trees, medicinal plants, and fruit trees, must be included.
- Irrigation and rain water harvesting facilities must be established.
- Establishment and maintenance of public conveniences, drinking water facilities, benches, walkways, and cycle tracks must be completed.
- An Information and Extension Centre, including display boards and information brochures, must be established and maintained.
Conditions
- The first instalment of 70% of the sanctioned amount is released to the State Forest Department after the approval of the project by the National Authority.
- The remaining second instalment of 30% is released after 60% utilization of the first instalment and on the submission of the utilisation certificate and progress report.
- The State Forest Department must further release the portion of the grant meant for an implementing agency within a period of seven days.
- A corpus of the entire funds received by the implementing agency must be maintained as an interest-bearing account in a government or public sector bank.
- Detailed accounts of receipts and expenditures must be maintained by each implementing agency and the State Forest Department.
- All funds received by the implementing agency must be subjected to an annual audit by a chartered accountant.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 60 years
- The applicant must be a Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council, Municipality, Urban Local Body, State Forest Department, Educational Institution, University, Government Organisation, or Non-Government Organisation.
- The applicant must have possession of the proposed land.
- The applicant must provide a commitment to bear the balance cost of the project beyond the provided grant.
- The applicant must ensure that the proposed area is situated on forest land or other vacant non-forest public land.
- The applicant must formulate a Development cum Management Plan with year-wise details of works under different components.
For Nagar Van
- The applicant must develop the Nagar Van over a minimum area of 10 hectares.
- The applicant must restrict the maximum area for grant calculation to 50 hectares.
- The applicant must ensure the site is located within a 5-kilometre limit of the Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council, or Municipality.
- The applicant must maintain a minimum of 2/3rd of the Nagar Van area under woodland or tree cover.
For Nagar Vatika
- The applicant must develop the Nagar Vatika in a minimum area of 1 hectare.
- The applicant must restrict the maximum area of the Nagar Vatika to 10 hectares.
- The applicant must ensure the site is located strictly within the city limits or congested parts of the cities.
Post-Selection Conditions
- The applicant must keep all Nagar Vans and Nagar Vatikas open and accessible to the city dwellers and general public, subject to suitable restrictions.
- The applicant should encourage a Public-Private Partnership mode to ensure the active participation of people, students, and other stakeholders in planning, implementation, and management.
- The applicant should select trees from species that are best suited for local conditions.
- The applicant should place an emphasis on enriching biodiversity, planting fruit-bearing trees, and cultivating medicinal plants.
- The applicant should ensure sufficient revenue generation for maintenance by levying user fees, receiving grants from other agencies, and promoting economic activities like the sale of saplings or processed forest products from the first year.
- The applicant should encourage the use of locally available material, energy conservation, and waste recycling.
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At the Application Stage
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Application steps
Offline
*The application process entails the manual or offline formulation and submission of detailed project proposals by the implementing agencies.
*There is no centralized online portal for direct applications by implementing agencies, as all submissions and communications occur strictly through the respective State Forest Departments.
Step 1: The implementing agency must formulate a comprehensive project proposal for the establishment of the Nagar Van or Nagar Vatika, ensuring that all mandatory documents and boundary maps are prepared in the prescribed formats.
Step 2: The implementing agency must submit the formulated project proposal physically to the concerned State Forest Department for initial scrutiny and verification of the land details.
Step 3: The State Forest Department will scrutinize the submitted proposal, verify the claims, and subsequently forward the approved applications to the National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
Step 4: The National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board will examine all received proposals from the State Forest Departments and present them to the National Authority for final consideration and the release of funds.
Post-Application Processes
Step 5: The National Authority will accord approval and release the first instalment of the allocated grant directly to the respective State Forest Department as per the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act rules.
Step 6: The State Forest Department must further release the designated portion of the grant to the respective implementing agency within a period of seven days from the receipt of the funds.
Questions and answers
Since the maximum financial assistance is capped at Rs. 2,00,00,000/- for 50 hectares, what happens to the remaining project expenses that exceed this provided grant?
The implementing agency must provide a firm commitment to bear any remaining costs using their own resources or other available funding avenues.
When receiving financial grants for the environmental project, are there any specific banking rules or requirements regarding where the received money must be kept?
The entire amount received must be maintained as a corpus in an interest-bearing account within a government or public sector bank.
In case we intend to establish a smaller green space within the highly congested parts of our city, what are the permissible minimum and maximum land size limits?
The designated area must be a minimum of 1 hectare and can go up to a maximum of 10 hectares strictly within the city limits.
While planning the landscape and various components of the proposed green space, is there a mandatory proportion of the total land that must be dedicated specifically to woodlands?
At least two-thirds of the total designated area must be maintained under proper tree cover or woodlands to meet the core environmental objectives.
What specific mapping and geographic documentation must be included along with the detailed project proposal to clearly define the boundaries of the selected land?
Applicants need to submit a Keyhole Markup Language map on a 1:10,000 or larger scale, which must include accurate Global Positioning System coordinates detailing the boundary.
After the financial assistance has been disbursed and utilized for the project, what are the mandatory financial compliance and auditing rules that the implementing agency must follow annually?
All project-related funds and accounts maintained by the implementing agency are subject to a mandatory annual audit conducted by a qualified chartered accountant.
If an educational institution, university, or non-government organisation wishes to submit a proposal for financial assistance, what is the appropriate channel for doing so?
Submissions must be routed through the concerned State Government and State Forest Department for proper scrutiny before being forwarded for further consideration.
If we want to develop a larger forest area outside the immediate city limits, what are the exact area requirements and the maximum limit for calculating the grant?
The project must cover a minimum of 10 hectares, and while there is no upper size limit, financial support is strictly capped at a maximum of 50 hectares.
To account for future expansion and provide greener surroundings, how far outside the official municipal corporation or municipality boundaries can the proposed forest site be located?
The selected site can be situated up to a maximum distance of 5 kilometres from the official municipal or city limits.
Before initiating the formal application process and formulating the detailed management plan, what is the most critical prerequisite regarding the legal status of the proposed land?
The implementing agency must have legal possession of the proposed land, which can be either forest land or other vacant non-forest public land.
Once the environmental project is fully developed and operational, are there any restrictions on whether local residents and visitors can enter and utilize the designated green spaces?
The developed spaces must remain open and accessible to city dwellers and the general public, although suitable restrictions can be applied for proper management.
When deciding on the types of plants and trees to include in the designated area, what specific types of species should the applicant prioritize for plantation?
Priority should be given to species best suited for local conditions, including fruit-bearing trees, medicinal plants, and varieties that attract birds and butterflies to enrich biodiversity.
For how many years will the implementing agency receive direct financial support from the government to help establish and maintain the newly created urban forest or garden?
Financial assistance is provided exclusively for the first two years of the project to support initial development and non-recurring expenses.
Are implementing agencies allowed to collaborate with private entities, industries, or civil society groups to manage and fund the various components of the proposed green space?
Adopting a Public-Private Partnership model is highly encouraged to ensure active public participation, provided a formal agreement is signed between the different stakeholders.
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