The Rs-115-crore plan is focused on protecting the forests and ecosystems across the hills and plains of Haryana
The Annual Plan of Operation for the Green India Mission for the financial year 2024-25 has been approved under the leadership of Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad.
The Shivalik area encompasses three districts: Panchkula, Yamunanagar, and Ambala. Meanwhile, the plain area includes 11 districts: Kurukshetra, Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat, Jhajjar, Rohtak, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, Sirsa, and Kaithal. The scheme aims to expand forest cover, enhance ecosystem services, and promote agroforestry and social forestry.
The committee sanctioned a budget of Rs 115.39 crores for the Annual Plan of Operation (APO) for 2024-25. Of this amount, Rs 85.34 crores are allocated for plain areas and Rs 30.05 crores for Shivalik areas. This financial support is crucial for achieving the mission's objectives.
During the meeting, it was highlighted that the Green India Mission has made notable strides in Haryana, with a focus on Shivalik and plain areas, as part of a landscape-based planning and implementation strategy. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has approved a perspective plan for these regions and provided the necessary funds.
In the Shivalik region during 2022-23, a total area of 1,706 hectares was successfully targeted. This included pre-treatment works in 800 hectares and creation activities in 906 hectares. Specific divisions like Yamunanagar, Ambala, and Morni-Pinjore met their targets effectively. The Yamunanagar division achieved pre-treatment works on 178 hectares and creation activities on 381 hectares. Similar successes were recorded in the Ambala and Morni-Pinjore divisions, significantly contributing to the overall progress in the region.
In the plain areas during 2022-23, a total targeted area of 1,204 hectares was set with an achievement of 978.5 hectares. This included pre-treatment works in 540 hectares and creation activities in 427 hectares. Divisions like Kaithal, Jind, and Sonipat have shown remarkable progress. The Kaithal division completed pre-treatment works on 132 hectares and creation works on 65 hectares. The Jind division achieved pre-treatment works on 52 hectares and creation works on 220 hectares. Other divisions, such as Panipat, Karnal, Jhajjar, Rohtak, and Kurukshetra, also made significant contributions to the mission's goals.
The achievements underline Haryana's commitment to sustainable forest management and ecosystem restoration. The Green India Mission continues to make significant progress through its landscape-based planning approach.