Uttar Pradesh Plans to Plant 3.5 Billion Saplings in One Day
UP govt to plant 350 crore saplings in single day in statewide afforestation push; CM reviews preps
Hindustan Times
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The Uttar Pradesh government aims to plant 3.5 billion saplings in a single day as part of its afforestation initiative. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized public participation and set ambitious targets for increasing the state's green cover to 15% by 2030 and 20% by 2047.
- 01Uttar Pradesh targets planting 3.5 billion saplings in one day.
- 02Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stresses public involvement for success.
- 03The initiative includes planting along the Ganga Expressway and in Ayodhya.
- 04Current green cover is 9.96%, with a goal of 15% by 2030.
- 05Survival of planted saplings is a top priority for the government.
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The Uttar Pradesh government has launched an ambitious afforestation initiative, aiming to plant 3.5 billion saplings in a single day as part of the 'Mega Plantation Campaign-2026'. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed preparations, emphasizing the importance of public participation and the slogan 'Plant trees, protect trees'. The campaign will include planting 43.5 million saplings along the Ganga Expressway and in Ayodhya, where trees associated with the Ramayan will be planted. Between 2009 and 2016, 514.8 million saplings were planted, which increased to over 2.42 billion from 2017 to 2025, raising the state's green cover to 9.96%. Adityanath has set targets to increase this to 15% by 2030 and 20% by 2047, with action plans due by May 30. The state currently operates 1,935 departmental nurseries, ensuring the availability of over five billion saplings.
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This initiative aims to significantly enhance the state's green cover, contributing to environmental sustainability and improving air quality for residents.
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