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Time of India
17-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Spl plantation drive begins today with ‘Eklavya Forest'
Varanasi: With development of a unique 'Eklavya Forest' in Baragaon area under the Plantation Mega Campaign 2025, a drive to establish special forests will begin on Friday and will continue till Sep 5. Theme-based Oxy Forest, Shakti Forest, Triveni Forest, Atal Forest, Drumstick Bhandara, Gopal Forest, Unity Forest, Rakshabandhan Garden and more such will be developed at different locations. This is UP govt's unique effort for environmental conservation. This year, 'special forests' will be developed at various locations in Varanasi, as well as across the state. The forests are significant not only for plantation purposes but also for special purposes and messages associated with their naming. This campaign will work on strengthening roots of national, social, spiritual and cultural values along with environmental balance. Govt is naming each forest with a specific thought and message. For example, 'Shaurya/Sindoor Forest' honours brave soldiers, 'Brother-Sister/Rakshabandhan Plantation' encourages family emotions, 'A Tree in Name of Guru' expresses gratitude to teachers, Gopal Forest is for welfare of cattle and Triveni Forest will refresh memory of Mahakumbh 2025. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo by Taboola by Taboola The initiative is not limited to plantation but also fosters emotional and cultural connections. Some special forests are linked to specific dates, such as Raksha Bandhan on Aug 9, Shaurya-Sindoor Forest on Independence Day on Aug 15, and A Tree in the Name of Guru on Teacher's Day on Sep 5. Divisional forest officer, Swati Srivastava, said, "On Aug 6, 7 and 8, there will be plantation and resolution symposiums in industrial units for pollution control and environmental conservation, with participation from Kanpur, Bareilly and Meerut forest divisions.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Massive plantation drive organised in Varanasi under plantation mega campaign 2025
VARANASI: A massive plantation drive was organised in Varanasi as part of the Plantation Mega Campaign 2025 on Wednesday. Varanasi district was assigned a target of planting 1,831,300 saplings under this campaign, while a target was set to plant 370 crore saplings across the state. UP minister Ravindra Jaiswal, District Panchayat President Poonam Maurya, and MLC Dharmendra Singh inaugurated the event by planting sacred Triveni trees (Peepal, Banyan, Neem) at the STP Ramna premises. Following this, all public representatives, officials, and school children planted trees. On this occasion, District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar said that over 18 lakh saplings are being planted in the district under the tree plantation campaign. According to statistics, the forest cover in Uttar Pradesh is about 25%, while it should be 33%. He emphasised the responsibility to keep the planted saplings alive and the need to enhance green cover. School children were also given saplings to plant at their homes, schools, etc. , and take care of them. The goal of the tree plantation campaign is to promote environmental conservation through extensive planting. District Panchayat President Poonam Maurya highlighted the annual increase in temperature and urged planting trees to combat the heat, providing ample oxygen and reducing temperatures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Solar-Hammer: Das kostet eine Solaranlage mit Speicher 2025 Solaranlagen Vergleich Undo Planting fruit-bearing and shade-giving trees also offers benefits like fruits and wood. Minister Ravindra Jaiswal said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the mortality rate was lowest in villages due to a better environment. The tree plantation campaign "A Tree in Mother's Name" is being conducted at the call of the Prime Minister. Just as a mother gives life and cares for her children, trees provide oxygen and, like a mother, offer care through oxygen, fruits, wood, and shade. Arjun trees are also being planted for use in Banarasi paan and silk saree production. Trees like Peepal, Banyan, Pakar, and Neem, which play a special role in environmental conservation, are being planted. He stressed the responsibility of protecting all planted trees and the significance of trees from birth to death, making it our duty to protect them. The students and teachers at Shastrarth College planted saplings on the campus while reciting Vedic hymns. The event was attended by former Principal Ganesh Dutt Shastri, Principal Pawan Kumar Shukla, and others.
