As part of Van Mahotsav, UP to give children born between July 1and 7 saplings as gift
Lucknow: The state govt will give saplings to children born between July 1 and July 7 in district hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, and other govt hospitals.
Symbolising prosperity and growth in the child's life, the sapling will be given as a gift to a newborn, said an official, adding that the parents of the newborns will be informed about planting trees in vacant spaces.
The move is a part of Van Mahotsav to be celebrated across UP from July 1 to July 7.
Under it, UP has set itself a target of planting 35 crore trees during the monsoon this year.
Apart from saplings, the newborns will also be presented with a green gold certificate. The forest department will implement this scheme in coordination with the health department.
The Lucknow division has been given the highest plantation target.
The govt is focusing on creating Triveni forests and gardens in honour of great personalities.
The majority of trees planted will be of sheesham and teak species.
PCCF and head of the forest department, Sunil Chaudhary, said that the govt emphasises community participation in the plantation campaign of 2025.
The green gold certificate will be given to children born between July 1 and July 7 by the divisional forest officers (DFOs), who visit district hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, and other govt hospitals for the purpose. The certificate is meant to encourage parents to take proper care and ensure the protection of both the child and the sapling.
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