Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Leads Massive Tree Planting Campaign

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced an ambitious plan to plant over 36.46 crore trees this year as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. This initiative aims to enhance the state’s green cover and involves extensive public participation.

Review of the Campaign

On Tuesday, the Chief Minister reviewed the ‘Ped Lagao-Ped Bachao Jan Abhiyan-2024’ initiative. He emphasized the importance of setting specific goals for each department and district to ensure the success of the campaign. The target is to plant the trees by July 20.

Progress and Goals

Over the past six years, more than 168 crore saplings have been planted in Uttar Pradesh. The state aims to increase its green area from 9.23% in 2021-22 to 15% by 2026-27, requiring the planting and protection of 175 crore saplings.

Public Participation

The Chief Minister urged all ministers to participate in the plantation drive alongside local representatives and the public. He also highlighted the importance of innovative approaches, such as distributing drumstick plants to combat malnutrition.

Future Plans

The campaign includes planting fruit-shade trees in strategic locations and ensuring the protection of planted trees. The Chief Minister encouraged citizen participation and collaboration with private sectors, NGOs, and religious-social organizations.