NEED FOR THE PROGRAM
India has lost nearly 1.6 million hectares of forest cover over the past two decades, contributing to higher pollution and increased carbon emissions.
Increased Air Pollution
- Urban areas are experiencing record-high levels of air pollution, necessitating increased green spaces
- Hazardous AQI causes increased respiratory diseases and compromised immunity in children and senior citizens
- Traditional efforts to reduce air pollution are labor and cost-intensive and require specific conditions, making them less accessible for widespread community involvement
Decreased Green Cover
- Decreasing green cover and urbanization contribute to environmental degradation
- Common afforestation efforts are costly, unsustainable, and not centered around native vegetation, risking harm to the natural biodiversity of the area
- Urban areas have become heat islands and pose challenges to human health and biodiversity
Lack of awareness
- Lack of environmental education in schools
- Growing detachment from nature and a lack of understanding of ecological issues
- Need for early intervention to foster lifelong sustainable habits and environmental responsibility
Outcomes:
Planting 1 Mn sq m of green cover
Increasing Green Cover to Improve Ecological Sustainability
Promote environmental sustainability by expanding green spaces and enhancing natural habitats.
Enhancing Sensitization
and Awareness
Increase children's understanding of environmental concepts and issues through interactive gameplay and planter kits.
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Success StorY
Success Story: Enhancing Community Wellbeing Through Green India
