Bharat Vann Miyawaki Micro-Forest Opens at Lodhi Colony Park
Why in the news
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opened the ‘Bharat Vann’ green initiative at Lodhi Colony Park, Central Delhi, in partnership with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
Key facts
- Project type: urban micro-forest using the Miyawaki afforestation method.
- Planting style: high-density, multi-layered, indigenous species.
- Idea: quickly create self-sustaining, biodiverse green lungs in degraded or crowded urban areas.
| Role | Body |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated by | Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman |
| Civic partner | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) |
| Funding | CSR arm of IIFCL (India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited) |
| Implementing agency | Enviro Creators Foundation |
Aims
- Speed up urban ecological restoration.
- Fight Delhi’s particulate air pollution.
- Reduce the urban heat island (UHI) effect.
- Provide accessible public spaces for wellness and exercise.
Exam angle
- Method: Miyawaki; site: Lodhi Colony Park.
- Funding source: IIFCL CSR.
- Civic body: NDMC.
- Term: urban heat island (UHI).