Gandhinagar, June 4 -- In alignment with India's environmental commitments and the global goal of carbon neutrality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisioned a localized adaptation of the Miyawaki method, a revolutionary Japanese technique by Dr Akira Miyawaki for Gujarat, naming it 'Van Kavach', a green shield for urban, peri-urban, and rural areas.

It is designed to function as a natural carbon sink while enhancing biodiversity and fostering public awareness of ecological conservation. This initiative also aligns with the spirit of World Environment Day, observed on June 5.

Under PM Modi's guidance and with the efficient implementation led by Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Van Kavach initiative is transforming landscapes...