Central Armed Police Forces reported plantation activity, nursery development, and the creation of memorial gardens as part of a wider environmental and welfare initiative. The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha that these measures were carried out across the country and that the figures were placed on record in a written reply by Minister of State Nityanand Rai.
What happened
The Central Armed Police Forces stated that they planted saplings during the last five years, developed nurseries, and dedicated gardens or vatikas in the name of martyrs. The government reply also provided force-wise counts for nurseries and vatikas and placed state and Union Territory-wise plantation figures in annexures.
Why this matters for UPSC
The development links a security institution with environmental action, which is relevant for questions on governance, institutional responsibilities, and public participation in afforestation. The memorial gardens also connect with the welfare and symbolic culture of uniformed services, which can be useful for Mains answers on security administration and institutional ethos.
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