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Haryana CM Launches "Van Mitra" Scheme for Afforestation.

State News | Dated: 14 Feb 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the "Van Mitra" scheme to encourage community participation in tree planting. The scheme targets non-forest lands and empowers local youth and families (with income less than Rs 1.80 lakh) to become "Van Mitras" and care for saplings.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Participants will receive financial incentives for maintaining the trees.
  • The scheme aims to increase the state's green cover.
  • It utilizes the "Van Mitra" portal for registration and monitoring.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: Van Mitra.
  • State: Haryana.
  • Objective: Afforestation.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state government launched the "Van Mitra" scheme to involve the community in increasing green cover on non-forest lands?

Correct Answer: Haryana

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Haryana

  • Governor – Bandaru Dattatreya
  • Capital – Chandigarh