January 2025

Preparations for Mahakumbh, 2025

Dense forests have been developed at various locations across Prayagraj, to ensure pure air and healthy environment.

Over the past 2 years, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation used this technique to establish multiple oxygen banks.

The corporations has planted trees at more than 10 locations, covering an area of 55,800 sq. metres.

Reduce temperature difference

This method helps to reduce the temperature difference between day and night during summers.

Miyawaki technique

Developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki in 1970s.

For creating dense forests in limited spaces.

Also referred to as Pot Plantation method.

Involves planting trees and shrubs close to one another to accelerate their growth.

Plants grow 10 times faster with this technique.

Significance

Improves soil quality, enhances biodiversity and accelerates forests development.

This technique can be used to transform polluted, barren lands into green ecosystems.

It also prevents soil erosion.

Question in 2022

Q.The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the: (2022)

(a) Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas (b) Development of gardens using genetically modified flora (c) Creation of mini forests in urban areas (d) Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces