PROJECT PROPOSAL

1. Title of the Project Proposal : “NAGAR VAN”

2. Origin/ Genesis of the Idea :

One morning, while riding the bike with my father I enjoyed chilly fresh air, so I
got a doubt, why I felt hot air on other days. So, I asked my father, he explained that
people go to their works by motor vehicles that emit harmful fumes. So, I started
searching about carbon emissions and etc., so, I thought to do something to control
this issue.

3. Background :

One sunday morning, a boy and his father, went to market by bike. While
riding he enjoyed the chilly fresh air, so he got a doubt, why he felt hot air whenever
he goes to school in same time in other week days. So, he asked his query to his
father. He explained the reason that people are very busy to go to their works by
motor vehicles and these vehicles emit harmful fumes and at the same time they
reached the market. But that incident was running in his mind. On his rest time he
started searching about this in social media. There he read about global warming ,
carbon emissions, government schemes like ‘Nagar Van Scheme’ and ‘Miyawaki
Plantation’. After knowing about that, who was trying to control the carbon emission
in his city with help of his father, his school teacher, local government bodies and
publics.

4. Objectives :

 To make every citizen aware of global warming, harmful effects of

carbon emission, chemical gases which are released from vehicles and also
the government steps/ schemes for overcomes these issues.

 Government should encourage the local enterprises to adopt the public

parks, road circles and dividers to do plantation.

5. Relevance of the proposal to society :

Many people suffer from various health problems like exhaustion, heat stroke,
kidney and heart diseases, etc…, due to increased level of carbon emission and
global warming and also in maximum urban areas, they lack tress so they suffer from
smog and polluted air. To overcome this issue, people to be aware, importance of
plantation, benefits, various plantation methods. In addition to this we encourage the

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people to implement the “Nagar Van Scheme” in their locals which was launched
by “MO EFCC”. So that we can contribute ourselves to make our city a
“Sustainable City” and a “Net Zero Carbon City”.

6. Scientific Principal :

 Urban Green Spaces: The primary goal of the Nagar Van Yojana is to
introduce and expand green areas within urban settings.

 Environmental Awareness: On educating the public about plants,

biodiversity, environmental stewardship.

 Environmental Improvement: The scheme contributes to urban

environmental improvements through various mechanisms:

o Pollution Mitigation: Green spaces help reduce air pollution by

filtering pollutants and providing cleaner air.

o Noise Reduction: Plants and trees act as natural sound

barriers, reducing noise pollution.

o Water Harvesting: Green areas can facilitate water

conservation through rainwater harvesting.

o Heat Island Effect: By increasing vegetation, the scheme helps

mitigate the urban heat island effect, leading to cooler city
environments.

 Health Benefits: Health benefits to urban residents by promoting

physical activity, improving air quality, and enhancing mental well-being.

 Climate Resilience: making cities more resilient to climate change by

improving their environmental infrastructure and reducing vulnerability to
climate-related stresses.

7. Research Methods :

 Collected information about government’s programs and schemes

related against with carbon emission.

 Collected information about those types of plants & trees that release
oxygen 24 x 7, absorb more carbon dioxide and its life span.

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  Collected information about various types of plantation methods and
it’s characteristics.
 I made my experience to various public places like public parks,
gardens, Tropical Butterfly Conservatory at Thiruchirappalli and etc.

 I discussed about this and cleared my queries from NGOs/ my friends

father who is a professor in a reputed Agriculture college as well as our
science teacher.

8. Time line (three months):

[Link] Month Works to be undertaken Work to be completed

1. 1st Collected data and To make a plan for the

information regarding the project.
project.
2. 2nd To visit various public Organize the collected
places like parks, garden information according to the
and etc. plan.
3. 3rd Discussing the project and Finding the solution and
clarifying my queries from conclusion for the project .
our science teacher.

9. Practical applicability of the project proposal:

 Nagar Van site could be accessible to city dwellers, taking into account
future expansion of cities and provide greener surroundings.

 Nagar van may be developed on forest or other vacant non-forest

public land also, but preference will be given to forest land.

 The financial modalities of the schemes will be as follows:

o The Nagar Van should be developed in a collaborative mode

involving government’s departments, NGOs, Industries, Corporate
bodies, civil societies etc.

o The Implementing Agency of Nagar Van may levy user fee,

receive grants from other agencies, etc.

10. Learning by scientific approach:

 School Nursery Scheme should be encouraged.

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  Biodiversity Zones: Designated areas to support diverse flora and
fauna, promoting ecological balance.
 Recreational Spaces: Development of walking trails, seating areas,
and open spaces for recreational activities.

 Educational Facilities: Spaces for educational programs and

interpretative displays to inform visitors.

 Water Features: Incorporation of water bodies or features to enhance

the overall aesthetics and support wildlife.

 Wildlife Habitats: Design elements to create habitats for local wildlife,

including nesting sites.

 Sustainable Infrastructure: Implementation of eco-friendly amenities

and sustainable practices like rainwater harvesting.

11. Conclusion.

Urban forestry has numerous benefits, from the commercial to the ecological.
It’s ecological benefits include reducing the temperature rise, carbon dioxide
emissions through photosynthesis, removing other air pollutants, soil erosion
prevention, groundwater recharge. India has vowed to create an additional carbon
sink, a natural or artificially created environment that absorbs CO 2 from the
atmospheres of 2.5 to 3.0 billion tons of CO 2 equivalent through additional forest and
tree cover by 2030 and urban forestry will play an important role in achieving this.
Citizens will allow benefitting accessibility from green space in terms of decreased
mortality and better public health.

Done By

M H Abdul Khalam