Haryana Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme 2026: ₹3,000 Annual Pension for 75+ Year Old Trees

Haryana government is now giving an annual pension of ₹3,000 for the maintenance and upkeep of trees that are 75 years old or more under the Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme. This Life Air God Pension scheme (प्राणवायु देवता पेंशन योजना) was started to make sure the state gets enough natural oxygen and clean air to breathe.

This article explains the complete details of the Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme and Oxy Van (Oxygen Forests) announced by the Haryana government.

About Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme

Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme was started on 5 June 2021 (World Environment Day) by the then Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The need for this scheme was felt during the Covid-19 pandemic when there was a shortage of oxygen cylinders in the state. The scheme was re-launched digitally on 26 October 2023 and is now being taken forward by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

Under this scheme, an annual pension of ₹3,000 is given for the maintenance of trees that are 75 years old or more. Earlier the pension amount was ₹2,750 per year, which has now been increased to ₹3,000. This amount keeps increasing proportionally every year on the same lines as the Haryana Old Age Pension Scheme.

So far, 3,819 trees have been identified under the scheme and ₹2 crore 5 lakh has been paid as pension to the people taking care of these trees. In the financial year 2026-27, 1,541 more trees will be identified and added under the scheme. Haryana is the first state in the country to give pension to trees.

The pension amount is paid directly to the bank account of the tree owner. This money helps with the cost of manure, water and general care of the trees, which keeps them from being cut down or drying up. The scheme has also raised interest among people to protect old trees.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme
Started By	Haryana government (started by CM Manohar Lal Khattar)
State	Haryana
Beneficiaries	Owners and caretakers of trees aged 75 years and above
Benefit Amount	₹3,000 per tree per year
Trees Identified	3,819 trees, with 1,541 more in 2026-27
Application Mode	Through district forest department offices
Official Website	prharyana.gov.in

How to Apply for Pran Vayu Devta Pension

Under the Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme, the state is encouraging residents who have trees more than 75 years old at their homes or courtyards to apply for the pension. The application has to be submitted to the district forest department office of the area where the eligible tree is present.

STEP 1 - Visit the district forest department office of your area and ask for the application form for the Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme.

STEP 2 - Fill in the details of the tree, including its location, age and the land where it stands, and submit the form along with the required documents.

STEP 3 - A district-level conservation committee reviews each application to make sure all criteria are met before the pension is approved.

STEP 4 - Once approved, the pension amount of ₹3,000 per year is transferred directly to the bank account of the tree owner.

Eligibility for Pran Vayu Devta Pension

To be eligible for the Pran Vayu Devta Pension, landowners with trees aged 75 years or more on their properties have to submit their applications to the forest department. District-level conservation committees have identified 3,819 qualifying trees across the state so far.

The pension is given for the upkeep of the trees, including installing plates, grilles and other care. The amount is meant to support the maintenance of these old trees so that they keep providing fresh oxygen to people.

How Many 75 Year Old Trees are there in Haryana

As per the state government, around 3,819 trees which are 75 years or more old have been identified so far. The Forest Department had commissioned a survey to identify these old trees. In the financial year 2026-27, 1,541 more trees will be identified and added under the scheme.

All the village panchayats and tree owners will be paid ₹3,000 as pension per tree for their upkeep. This amount is given to help these trees grow further and keep serving the purpose of providing fresh oxygen to people.

What is an Oxy Van (Oxygen Forest)

Oxy Van are pieces of land identified by the Haryana government on which as many as 3 crore trees would be planted. The Oxy Vans will occupy 10% of the 8 lakh hectares of land across the state. So far, 20 Oxyvans have been established, where trees are planted over 5 to 100 acres of land.

Types of Trees in Oxy Vans

According to the Haryana government, the following are the kind of trees which would be present in an Oxy Van:-

• Chit Van - Chit Van will contain ornamental and flowering plants like the Orchid Tree (Kachnar), Indian Laburnum (Amaltas), Pride of India, Red silk cotton tree (Semal), Indian Coral, Sita Ashok, Java Cassia, Red Gulmohar, Golden Shower, Passion Flower, etc.
• Pakhi Van - Pakhi Van will house plants like Peepal, Banyan, Pilkhan, Neem etc.
• Antriksh Van - Antriksh Van will have "luck-boosting" plants like Flame of the Forest (Palash/Dhak), Jackfruit, Cluster Fig (Gullar), Amla, Krishan Neel, Champa, Khair, Bilwa, etc.
• Arogya Van - Arogya Van will have medicinal plants like Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Neem, Aloe Vera, Chebulic Myrobalan (Harad), Baheda, and Amla, etc.
• Sugandh Vatika - Sugandh Vatika will contain fragrant plants like Sugadhraj, Chameli, Night Queen, Day King, Night-blooming Jasmine (Parijaat), Champa, Rose, Honeysuckle, Passiflora etc. According to the government, the sweet fragrance of these plants will allow those who cannot see to also enjoy the surroundings.
• Panchvati - Panchvati has cultural, mythological, and environmental significance. Panchvati literally means five trees. These trees are Banyan/Barh/Bargad, Sacred Fig/Peepal, Stone Apple (Bilwa/Bil), Aonla, and Sita Ashok. Besides mythological significance, these trees provide a lot of ecological and environmental benefits.
• Barh / Peepal Trees - Barh and Peepal are known as "umbrella trees" which provide food and shelter to a variety of life forms including birds and insects, and offer the best shade as well. They fight sound pollution due to their thick foliage, and are known for producing more oxygen than any other tree.
• Bilwa Tree - Bilwa is associated with Lord Shiva, and its leaves and flowers are offered to Him. It is also a good shady tree. Besides being a good food plant, its ripe pulp has medicinal value. It has liver-cleansing properties and removes even old plaque from the intestine, according to the government.
• Ashok Tree - Ashok or the Sorrowless Tree is associated with Sita, as it is said she spent time in Ashok Vatika in Lanka when she was abducted by Ravana. Its bark is used in urinary diseases. It is ornamental and provides shade as well. When in bloom in spring, it looks very attractive.

Oxy Van in Panchkula

Oxy Van in Panchkula district will be established in Bir Ghaggar over an area of 100 acres. The main aim is to create Mother Nature's green lungs so that residents of Panchkula can breathe in fresh oxygen. Total cost of setting up of an Oxy Van project in Panchkula shall be ₹1 crore.

Oxy Van in Karnal

Oxy Van in Karnal shall come up along the Old Badshahi Canal (also known as Mughal Canal) on an area of 80 acres which would cover a total length of 4.2 km. This park will have components named:-

• Chit Van (Forest of Beauty),
• Paakhi Van (Forest of Birds),
• Antriksh Van (Forest of Zodiac Signs),
• Tapo Van (Forest of Meditation),
• Arogya Van (Healing/herbal Forest),
• Neer Van (Forest of Waterfalls),
• Rishi Van (Sapt Rishi),
• Panchvati (Five Trees),
• Smaran Van (Forest of Memories),
• Sugandh Suvaas / Sugandh Van (Forest of Fragrance).

The Oxy Van in Karnal will also have an information centre and a souvenir shop. From this shop, people will be able to buy plants at subsidized rates related to their Rashi (zodiac sign) to grow in their homesteads.

Amphitheatre in Oxy Van in Karnal

An amphitheatre will be constructed where artists can perform for the entertainment of the public. Light and sound show will be shown to the visitors covering various aspects of this Oxy Van.

Cost of Oxy Van in Karnal

The total cost of this Oxy Van setting project in Karnal shall be ₹5 crore. It will be a joint venture of Haryana Forest Department, the central government of India and the Municipal Committee of Karnal.

Indian Vastu Directions for Trees Plantation

As per Indian Vastu, these trees in Panchvati are to be planted in different directions. Here are the directions for trees plantation as mentioned in the Shastras:-

• East - Peepal Tree
• West - Barh Tree
• North - Bilwa Tree
• South - Aonla Tree
• Agney (South-West) - Ashok Tree

Panchvati Vatikas will be established in 134 Kurukshetra Tirthas (pilgrimages) located in Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal and Panipat districts.

What is the Need for Oxy Vans in Haryana

There is a need for setting up of Oxy Vans in Haryana due to increasing vehicular and industrial pollution in urban areas. The pollution level rise results in Heat Island Effect and bad air quality. So the cities and towns in Haryana urgently need Mother Earth's green lungs to reduce the heat effect and improve the air quality.

Chief Minister mentioned that oxygen shortage was one of the biggest problems which everyone faced during the Covid-19 pandemic. As there is no substitute for "Prana Vayu (clean air for breathing)", this forest has been named Oxy Forest.

FAQ's

What is the pension amount under Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme?

Under the scheme, an annual pension of ₹3,000 per tree is given for the maintenance of trees that are 75 years old or more. This amount keeps increasing every year on the lines of the old-age pension scheme.

Who can apply for the scheme?

Landowners who have trees aged 75 years or more on their properties can apply for the pension. The application has to be submitted to the district forest department office of the area where the tree is present.

How many trees are covered under the scheme?

So far, 3,819 trees have been identified under the scheme and ₹2 crore 5 lakh has been paid as pension. In the financial year 2026-27, 1,541 more trees will be identified and added under the scheme.

How is the pension paid?

The pension amount is transferred directly to the bank account of the tree owner. This money helps with the care of the trees, including manure, water and general upkeep.