Initiative to Revitalize Wastelands Using Miyawaki Technique in Ludhiana
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Chandigarh, Dec 27 (NationPress) An initiative to revitalize urban wastelands through the Miyawaki forest technique, a concept inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” program in June 2023, is set to convert 5,500 yards into a lush green forest in Ludhiana, Punjab, one of the most polluted cities in India, in an effort to tackle climate change and reduce pollution levels.
This initiative follows the rejuvenation of an additional two acres in collaboration with the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (LMC).
A total budget of Rs 2 crore is allocated for this project, which will be executed in two phases, focusing on the preservation and planting of indigenous trees, as stated by a Ludhiana-based firm while announcing a pilot program in Chandigarh to extend its environmental and social responsibilities.
The firm has also reached out to the Municipal Corporation to restore neglected parks utilizing the Miyawaki approach, a Japanese method for creating dense urban forests in compact spaces.
During his monthly radio broadcast, “Mann Ki Baat”, the Prime Minister highlighted a Kerala-based educator, Raafi Ramnath, who successfully used the Miyawaki technique to transform barren land into a mini forest named Vidyavanam by planting 115 varieties of trees.
The creation of green spaces in urban areas is crucial, especially as cities struggle with pollution and rapid development.
In addition to its environmental initiatives, the company plans to provide job opportunities to retired Agniveers under the Agniveer scheme.
In response to PM Modi's appeal for industries to assist retired Agniveers, the organization has committed to reserving 5 percent of its future job openings for them, aiming to hire 250 Agniveers in the near future.
An official from the firm responsible for the project emphasized that the discipline and training of Agniveers would be significant assets for the company, which currently employs 5,145 workers and aspires to reach 10,000 employees by 2029.
