Haryana introduces a scheme that pays farmers Rs 500 for protecting native tree species. According to reports, the program initially targets the protection of about 5 lakh trees across the state. The government estimates the initial budget at around Rs 25 crore, with the total outlay potentially rising to Rs 50 crore depending on implementation and participation levels. The initiative is framed as an incentive-based approach to conservation, encouraging farmers to safeguard local or native species rather than replacing them with non-native varieties. While details on monitoring and verification are not elaborated in the available coverage, the reports describe the core design as a per-tree reward system linked to protection efforts by farmers. The scheme’s scope and costs are presented as provisional, with expansion possible as the state moves from the initial rollout to broader coverage. Overall, the available information focuses on the incentive amount, the initial number of trees to be covered, and the projected budget range.