INITIATIVES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION BY CAPFs
The article details the extensive environmental conservation efforts undertaken by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across India. Over the last five years (2020-2025), CAPFs have planted more than 6.68 crore saplings, developed 3212 nurseries, and dedicated 1995 gardens/vatikas in the name of martyrs. The report provides state-wise tree plantation data and force-wise details of nurseries and vatikas, highlighting the significant contribution of forces like BSF, CRPF, Assam Rifles, and others in greening initiatives. This information was provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs in a Rajya Sabha reply.
The article details the extensive environmental conservation efforts undertaken by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across India. Over the last five years (2020-2025), CAPFs have planted more than 6.68 crore saplings, developed 3212 nurseries, and dedicated 1995 gardens/vatikas in the name of martyrs. The report provides state-wise tree plantation data and force-wise details of nurseries and vatikas, highlighting the significant contribution of forces like BSF, CRPF, Assam Rifles, and others in greening initiatives. This information was provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs in a Rajya Sabha reply.
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GS Paper III - Environment & Ecology (Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment)