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Business Standard
06-07-2025
- General
- Business Standard
UP govt to plant 3.7 mn saplings, create green zones at 6K cow shelters
The Uttar Pradesh government is targeting to plant over 37 crore saplings through the Paudhropan Mahabhiyan-2025, according to a statement issued here on Saturday. Press Trust of India Lucknow The Uttar Pradesh government is targeting to plant over 3.7 million saplings through the Paudhropan Mahabhiyan-2025, according to a statement issued here on Saturday. It said the government will also establish special green zones called Gopal Van in all cow shelters across the state. These green zones will feature shady and fodder-rich plant species to support cattle welfare. Saints and cowherds have extended their support to the initiative. The government said around 52.43 crore saplings have been kept ready for the Paudhropan Mahabhiyan 2025. Of these, 37 crore saplings will be planted across the state in a single campaign. Since 2017, a total of 204.92 crore saplings have been planted in Uttar Pradesh. As a result, the state is now ranked second in the country in terms of green cover, the statement claimed. Meanwhile, Gopal Van will be established in 6,613 temporary cow shelters across rural Uttar Pradesh, 387 large cow conservation centres, 305 Kanji houses, and 303 Kanha Gau Ashray Sthal currently operational in urban areas. The Gopal Van initiative has received support from the saint community, the government said. Plantations will be carried out in all cow shelters from July 9, with a special focus on safeguarding and maintaining the newly planted saplings. The focus will be in planting shady trees such as moringa, peepal, pakkad, and banyan. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gopal Van initiative to set up green zones in cow shelters across state
1 2 Lucknow: As part of its July 9 'Paudhropan Mahabhiyan-2025', the Yogi govt will establish 'Gopal Van'—special green zones in all cow shelters across Uttar Pradesh featuring shady and fodder-rich plants. The move is part of govt efforts to ensure the availability of shade and fodder for animals residing in cow shelters. Officials said UP has about 7,608 cow shelters where Gopal Van will be established. Plantation activities will continue throughout the year with a special focus on the protection and upkeep of the plants. The govt has also urged private cowherds to participate in the effort. Under the campaign, depending on the site availability, appropriate shade-giving and fodder tree species will be planted. Robust arrangements will be made to ensure the success and protection of each Gopal Van. This initiative has received strong support from the saint community and cowherds. The Goseva Commission has also finalised its participation in the campaign. Following the launch of the campaign on July 9 by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the commission will continue plantation activities throughout the monsoon season and ensure proper care of the saplings, said Shyam Bihari Gupta, chairman of the commission.
