Rajasthan

• 22 Jun 2022

The Construction Work of Lav-Kush Vatika

Why in News?

• On June 21, 2022, Principal Secretary, Rajasthan Forest Department, Shikhar Agrawal informed that the construction work of Lav-Kush Vatikas to be constructed at a cost of about Rs. 2 crore each in each district of the state would be started from July 1, 2022.

Key Points

• The purpose of construction of these gardens is to educate and make the public aware about environment conservation and to promote forest experience in them.
• Agarwal informed that these gardens will be planted with local environment and eco-friendly local flora like fruits, flowers, medicinal and shady trees and plants so that people can get the local forest experience there.
• On the other hand, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Forest Force Chief Dr. D.N. Pandey directed the District Deputy Conservator of Forests about the structure and shape of the construction of Lav-Kush Vatikas and said that maximum natural materials should be used in their construction, so that people can feel the nature. Prove to be a gardener.