On World Environment Day, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Bharat Vann Yojana in Raichur, promoting environmental sustainability by planting saplings. The initiative aims to plant approximately 60,000 native saplings, including 10,000 at the deputy commissioner's office. The event was organized by the district administration in collaboration with the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. Despite the noble cause, the event faced significant mismanagement, with the minister arriving two and a half hours late, disappointing numerous school students and civic workers who had gathered early. Many attendees left before the program concluded, and the planned stage program was ultimately canceled. Furthermore, a closed-door meeting with select officials took place without media access, raising concerns about transparency. Deputy Commissioner Poovitha S noted the district's progress in implementing central government schemes and expressed optimism about shedding its aspirational district status soon.