The State cabinet here on Tuesday granted in-principle approval for the new scheme "Aviral Nirmal Narmada" under the CAMPA fund for the financial years 2025-26 to 2031-32, with a total budget of Rs 124.46 crore.
Under this scheme, in the next seven years, dense plantation will be carried out in 5,600 hectares of forest land across 12 forest divisions and 95 forest compartments, covering all available forest areas within 10 km from both banks of the Narmada River.
The scheme aims to ensure uninterrupted and clean river flow, soil conservation, biodiversity protection, climate change mitigation, and community participation. It will help prevent soil erosion on the riverbanks, improve the local ecological system, enhance biodiversity, and promote public participation in river conservation. The Forest Department will be responsible for its implementation, with necessary assistance from local communities and forest committees.
