'Matri Van' urban forest over 750 acres launched in Gurugram's Aravalli area
Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Manohar Lal launched the 'Matri Van' initiative in Gurugram on 2 August 2025, a theme-based urban forest over 750 acres in the Aravalli hill area under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' programme.
Summary
The 'Matri Van' initiative, a theme-based urban forest to be developed over 750 acres in the Aravalli hill area, was launched in Gurugram on 2 August 2025 by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Union Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Minister Manohar Lal. The initiative falls under the Government of India's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' programme and the event was organised by Haryana's Forest Department as part of Van Mahotsav 2025, with Haryana Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh present. Yadav said the green cover would act as a heart and lung for the whole of Delhi NCR.
Key facts
- Launched
- 2 Aug 2025, Gurugram (Haryana)
- Area
- 750 acres, Aravalli hill area
- Programme
- Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
- Occasion
- Van Mahotsav 2025 (Haryana Forest Department)
- Ministers
- Bhupender Yadav, Manohar Lal
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 'Matri Van' urban forest launched in Gurugram's Aravalli area in August 2025 is spread over how much area?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 750 acres
Matri Van is a theme-based urban forest to be developed over 750 acres in the Aravalli hill area.
The 'Matri Van' initiative launched in Gurugram in August 2025 falls under which Government of India programme?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
Matri Van was launched under the Government of India's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam programme, as part of Van Mahotsav 2025.