Himachal Pradesh Launches Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana to Boost Green Cover
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana and Green Adoption Scheme |
| Date | June 2, 2025 |
| Location | Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh |
| Chief Minister | Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu |
| Main Objective | Increase green cover by planting fruit-bearing trees on degraded forest lands |
| Targeted Stakeholders | Mahila Mandals, Yuvak Mandals, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) |
| Employment Generation | Local communities paid for plantation and maintenance for five years |
| Certificates Issued | To Amlehad and Bhawdan Mahila Mandals for plantation on 2 hectares each |
| Green Adoption Scheme | Encourages corporate participation in afforestation |
| Corporate Participation | Ambuja Company (25 hectares), Adani Foundation (10 hectares), UltraTech (10 hectares) |
| Van Mitra Appointments | Passing-Out Parade held for newly appointed Van Mitras to address forest staff shortage |
| Women's Role | Many young women selected through merit-based recruitment |
| Women Empowerment | 30% reservation for women in police; Lahaul-Spiti Administration led by women officers |