Van Mahotsav: UP to plant over 35cr saplings in July first week
Yogi Adityanath
govt is set to launch a state-wide plantation drive from July 1-7 as part of Van Mahotsav.
The campaign aims to plant 35 crore saplings during the 2025 monsoon season, with 1.14 crore to be planted specifically along roadside stretches by the forest department.
To ensure the success of this massive effort, over 52.43 crore saplings have been prepared across 2,586 nurseries spanning forest, horticulture, sericulture, and private sectors.
The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) will also join the drive by planting 2.5 lakh saplings along five major expressways, with the Bundelkhand Expressway accounting for the highest share of 1.2 lakh saplings.
Mission director of the plantation campaign 2025, Deepak Kumar, said the initiative reflects Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of a greener and sustainable Uttar Pradesh. "All preparations are complete, and we are ready to execute the largest plantation campaign in the country," he said. The coordinated drive will involve multiple govt departments and agencies working in tandem to improve ecological balance, reduce pollution, and contribute to climate resilience.
Officials said the campaign would not only beautify roadsides and highways but also engage local communities in long-term environmental stewardship.
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