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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Buried in plantation targets, school teachers in Rajasthan say govt ordered drive 'impractical'
Jodhpur, Schools in Rajasthan face an unlikely challenge at the beginning of the new session: teachers and students are both tasked with ensuring that they meet daily and ultimately monthly targets of an aggressive government-ordered plantation drive. Buried in plantation targets, school teachers in Rajasthan say govt ordered drive 'impractical' Under the Hariyalo Rajasthan - Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Mission, the state's education minister, Madan Dilawar, has directed the planting of 25 crore saplings between July 10 and August 10. According to the order, every student up to upper primary classes has to plant 10 saplings per day, while students in the primary level have a target of 15 plants per day, and teachers have to plant 15 saplings per day. "Does it sound practical by any means?" asked a principal of a senior secondary school in Jodhpur's suburban area. "Plantation is the need of our time, but such a daunting target and pressure to achieve it does not make any sense and affects the routine work," she said, adding that most schools do not have a place for plantation at all. This affects routine school work and affects admissions, given that it is harder to convince parents to send their children to school. Besides, the schools have to upload the entire activity, from digging to planting the sapling, on an app provided to the teachers, according to the order. Teachers are also concerned about finding a spot to dig a pit, arranging the plants, and then ensuring that the plants survive, all without dedicated financial provision. The availability of plants in such large numbers in government nurseries is also an area of concern. A teacher from a senior secondary school in the city also questioned the order's "practicality", and asked where schools in urban areas will find enough places for such a plantation drive. Media in-charge of Rajasthan Shikshak Sangh , Kalu Ram, asked whether the teachers are supposed to run the school and teach or be seen running around digging pits and planting trees. "Many important aspects have been overlooked in this drive, and in the absence of judicious planning, this entire exercise will miserably fall short of purpose," he added. He further expressed concern that school staff will struggle to convince parents, many of whom are already disinterested in sending their children to government schools. Environmentalist and plantation crusader Ram Niwas Budhnagar attributed the order to an attempt at self-praise and said the order was a "mockery" of environmental concern and "exploitation" of teachers. Environmentalist and plantation crusader Ram Niwas Budhnagar attributed the order to an attempt at self-praise. "This order is absolutely impractical and arbitrary, which would derail the school's routine function at this time," he said. Budhnagar said the government could instead have chosen those who were already engaged in plantation work, given their expertise and access to resources. Under the central government's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, people plant trees in the name of their mothers — a symbolic gesture to honour their role in nurturing life while addressing the need for environmental preservation. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
12.5 saplings to be planted under MGNREGA
Lucknow: Yogi govt is set to plant over 12.5 crore saplings across UP under MGNREGA scheme, not only to enhance greenery, but also to generate large-scale rural employment, under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' theme, encouraging people to dedicate a tree to their mothers. Lakhimpur-Kheri was given highest plantation target of 42 lakh saplings, followed by Sonbhadra and Hardoi. Around 1.9 lakh plantation sites were identified, with plant species selected on the basis of local climatic and geographical conditions. The initiative ensures plantation efforts are sustainable and tailor-made for each location. In a special move to promote nutrition and health, each beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (rural) will receive two drumstick (moringa) saplings, known for medicinal and nutritional value and enhance nutritional security for rural families. TNN The rural development department was given lead role in implementing the campaign. A comprehensive plan was developed, encompassing aspects such as site selection, plant variety, irrigation, care and protection. Success of the campaign will be measured not by plantation numbers alone, but by survival and growth of the saplings. For this, arrangements for regular watering, tree guards, maintenance and monitoring will be made under MGNREGA.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Green wave: UP to plant 35cr saplings
Lucknow: July 1 will mark the start of the week-long tree Van Mahotsav in the country. In UP, Plantation 2025 will kick off with the theme 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', aiming to plant 35 crore saplings across the state through a massive people's participation drive. A programme is scheduled to create a Triveni Van at Kukrail in Lucknow. The event will be inaugurated by forest minister Arun Kumar Saxena. This year's drive has exciting highlights, including the state govt's initiative to give saplings to parents of babies born between July 1 and 7 in govt hospitals. The newborns' parents will also receive a 'Green Gold' certificate. Another key feature will be the creation of themed gardens in every district, honoring great personalities. These include: Atal Van — dedicated to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Ekta Van — marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary and Eklavya Van — honouring revolutionary tribal icon Birsa Munda. Besides, Oxy Van will be raised as "green lungs" in every municipal corporation and nagar palika. Shaurya Van will be created in every district on Aug 15 to honour the valour of the defence forces, preferably in the villages of martyrs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo Gopal Van will be developed in every gaushala (cow shelter). Triveni Van will be planted along rivers flowing through every district to mark the successful organisation of Maha Kumbh. Pavitra Dhara Vriksharopanwill be done along rivers to restore their ecological flow and banks. Sahjan bhandara will be another significant feature of Plantation 2025, under which beneficiaries of PM and CM Awas Yojana, will each be given two sahjan saplings.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP will generate 20,000 MW of renewable energy by 2027: CM Adityanath
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that Uttar Pradesh will generate 20 ,000 megawatts of renewable energy by 2027. He said this after laying the foundation stone, along with Union minister Jitendra Singh, for a greenfield data centre at Sahibabad. According to an official statement, Adityanath expressed his pleasure at the new data centre being developed by Central Electronics Limited (CEL). "This is a strong step towards the Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's resolution of net zero emissions by 2070," he said. "By 2027, Uttar Pradesh will generate 20,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, in which CEL's role will be prominent," he added. Adityanath hailed CEL's journey as a symbol of India's industrial resurgence and self-reliance, calling it a "major pillar of Prime Minister Modi's 2047 developed India vision". He emphasised, "Through institutions like CEL, new India is moving forward with its strength, technology, and confidence." The chief minister participated in a ceremonial puja and inaugurated an exhibition at the golden jubilee celebrations of CEL, the statement said. He also planted a sapling as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Referring to Operation Sindoor, Adityanath said, "BrahMos and Akash missiles were recently used against Pakistan. We can say that the capabilities of both these missiles have been tested in Pakistan and trusted in the world." The chief minister linked CEL's growth to the changing landscape of Uttar Pradesh. He said that in the last eight years, Uttar Pradesh's economy has grown two-and-a-half times, six crore people have been lifted out of poverty, and investors are now enthusiastic about investing in the state. He noted, "In 2017, the state was struggling with the image of a 'BIMARU' state, but today it has moved towards becoming the growth engine of the country." He said that out of Rs 50 lakh crore investment proposals, Rs 15 lakh crore worth of investments have been linked to production through ground-breaking ceremonies. During the event, CEL presented a dividend check of approximately Rs 21 crore to the Central government, and an MoU was signed between CEL and Multi Infra for 200 megawatts of solar modules, the statement said. Adityanath described CEL's 50-year journey as a "success story", noting that the institution has now entered 'Amrit Kaal' and is playing a decisive role in realizing Prime Minister Modi's vision of a developed India. The chief minister said, "There was a time when CEL was put on the disinvestment list. But today, it has become a profit-making 'Mini Ratna' company. This transformation is an inspiration for Atmanirbhar Bharat ."
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
From hospital to library, Rewari gets new jail with 1,000 capacity
Gurgaon: An industrial space, a 30-bed hospital, a control room, a canteen and apacity to accommodate 1,000 prisoners, a new district jail — spread over 50 acres of land and equipped with modern facilities — was inaugurated in Rewari on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The jail complex, located in Fideri village, was built at a cost of Rs 95 crore. After inaugurating the jail complex, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini said the govt is trying to "reintegrate prisoners into the mainstream by providing them with opportunities in jails". For this purpose, facilities for skill development, education and psychological support are being provided to prisoners, so that they can come out and live a respectable life in society. "Skill development courses are being run in jails and library facilities are also being provided to them," Saini said. Modern techniques have been used in this jail to facilitate reform and rehabilitation programmes for prisoners. Apart from the administrative building, 11 barracks, two security wards and a warehouse have been built for prisoners. There are three central jails and 17 district jails in the state, with a total capacity to hold 22,647 prisoners. The jail complex also has 74 houses for officials, a warder hostel, a park and a community centre constructed in the residential complex building. The CM said 335 video conferencing systems have been installed in the jails of the state, through which online appearances of prisoners are conducted in various courts. From entry to release in the jails of the state, their living conditions, food, meetings, medical facilities, court appearances and canteen system are being completely computerised. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Jail radio stations are being run in Central Jail Ambala, Central Jail Hisar and District Jails of Faridabad, Panipat, Gurgaon, Karnal, Jhajjar, Rohtak, Yamunanagar and Kurukshetra. Construction of a high-security jail equipped with ultra-modern security systems and technology for criminals involved in harsh and serious crimes is in its final stage in Rohtak, the Haryana CM said. Under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, the CM also gave the message of environmental protection by planting saplings in the jail complex.
