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Introduction Announced on October 2, 2017, replacing the 1998 Forest Policy. Aims to protect, conserve, and manage state forests for sustainable development. Key Objectives Increase forest and tree cover to 15% of the total geographical area by 2030. Improve the quality of forests and biodiversity conservation. Promote sustainable forest management practices. Enhance people’s participation in […]

Introduction Uttar Pradesh stands as a prosperous state in agriculture due to its favorable geography. According to the 2011 census, 59.3% of the state’s workforce is engaged in agriculture and related activities, with 29.0% being farmers and 30.3% agricultural laborers. In the 2022-23 fiscal year, agriculture contributed 26% to the state’s Gross State Domestic Product,

Introduction Horticulture is a branch of agriculture relating to the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, flowers and garden crops. It is a capital and labour intensive agriculture. Horticulture may be classified into a number of general divisions as follows : Olericulture : vegetable Pomology : fruit Floriculture : flower Arboriculture : aesthetic or ornamental

Introduction Uttar Pradesh boasts a rich heritage of arboriculture, where trees have played pivotal roles in the state’s culture, economy, and environment. The region encompasses diverse forest types, including tropical deciduous, sub-tropical, and Himalayan forests. Management & Initiative Management and Initiatives by Uttar Pradesh Forest Department Responsibility : The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department oversees the

Introduction Floriculture is a specialized field within ornamental horticulture that focuses on the cultivation, marketing of flowers, ornamental plants, and the art of flower arrangement. Flowers are cultivated in Varanasi, Kannauj, Mirzapur, Jaunpur, Prayagraj, Lucknow etc. districts of Uttar Pradesh. Many types of grants are given by the government for nursery of flowers. Lucknow is