| Event | Prayagraj Municipal Corporation developed dense forests using the Miyawaki technique. |
| Technique | Miyawaki Technique |
| Developer | Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki (1970s) |
| Key Features | - Plant native species closely together for rapid growth. |
| - Plants grow 10 times faster, mimicking natural forests. |
| - Improves soil quality, biodiversity, and carbon absorption. |
| - Effective in transforming polluted and barren lands into green ecosystems. |
| Benefits | - Manages industrial waste, reduces dust, dirt, and foul odours. |
| - Improves air quality, promotes environmental conservation. |
| - Reduces air and water pollution, prevents soil erosion, enhances biodiversity. |
| - Lowers temperature difference, reduces temperatures by 4 to 7 degrees Celsius. |
| Species Diversity | - Fruit-bearing trees: Mango, Mahua, Neem, Peepal, Tamarind, Amla, Ber. |
| - Medicinal & ornamental plants: Tulsi, Brahmi, Hibiscus, Kadamba, Bougainvillea, Jungle Jalebi. |
| - Other species: Arjuna, Teak, Sheesham, Bamboo, Kaner (red and yellow), Tecoma, Kachnar, Mahogany, Lemon, Drumstick (Sahjan). |
| Environmental Impact | - Enhances biodiversity, improves soil fertility, creates habitats for animals and birds. |
| Purpose | To provide pure air, promote a healthy atmosphere, and establish oxygen banks. |
