Sonbhadra tops among dists with over 1.5cr saplings
Among govt departments, the department of environment, forest and climate change led the initiative with 14.05 crore saplings planted. The rural development department followed closely, securing second place with over 13.12 crore saplings. The agriculture department (4.15 crore), the horticulture department (1.55 crore), and the panchayati raj department (1.16 crore) claimed the third, fourth, and fifth spots, respectively.
In terms of species, Sheesham led the plantation drive with 4.45 crore saplings, followed by Teak (4.32 crore), Jamun (1.84 crore), Arjun (1.61 crore), and Guava (1.53 crore). Alongside these, medicinal and fruit-bearing plants, such as mango, guava, jamun, drumstick, and neem, were also extensively planted.
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