'Green Lungs' to be developed in 13 Cities | 26 Jun 2023

Why in News?

On June 25, 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of Rs 19 crore to develop 'green lungs' in 13 cities of the state.

Key Points:

• Forest areas around 13 cities will be developed with the said amount.
• According to the approval, forest areas will be developed and opened for the common people at a cost of Rs. 2 crores each in Moongaska of Alwar, Rajgarh in Churu, Mangalwar in Chittorgarh, Nathdwara & Ganesh Tekdi in Rajsamand, Risala in Udaipur. Forest areas will be developed and opened to the public at a cost of Rs 1 crore each in Khairkhedi of Baran, Shyampura of Banswara, Qila Block of Chittorgarh, Neelkanth Mahadev of Dausa, Kanota Dam of Jaipur, Bandaria Magara of Rajsamand and Kacha Dam area of Tonk.
• With this decision of the Chief Minister, the common people in these cities will get a pure environment & greenery and the environment will also be protected.
• It is worth mentioning that an announcement in this regard was made by the Chief Minister in the budget for the year 2023-24.