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Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Rooting for the future: Kashi circle to plant 1.1cr saplings
1 2 Varanasi: The Uttar Pradesh forest department has kick-started the Van Mahotsav tree plantation campaign, aiming to plant over 1.1 crore trees in the Varanasi circle, with Jaunpur leading the charge with a target of 50 lakh trees. A total of 27 govt departments will join hands in this massive environmental conservation effort, contributing to the state's greening initiative. Forest conservator of Varanasi circle, Ravi Kumar Singh, highlighted the importance of the Van Mahotsav campaign, stating that the UP govt's continuous tree plantation efforts aim to combat global warming by increasing oxygen levels and preserving the environment. The Varanasi circle plans to plant over 11,009,000 trees across Varanasi, Ghazipur, and Jaunpur districts. The plantation drive will focus on fruit-bearing and oxygen-producing trees, including drumstick, peepal, banyan, arjun, jamun, gooseberry, guava, mango, teak, and shisham. The rural development department in the three districts of the Varanasi circle has been given the highest target of 4,762,000 plants. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alarma WiFi casi regalada: instalación gratuita en un día en Mendoza Verisure Alarma Más información Undo They will plant shade and fruit-bearing trees on vacant lands like ponds and pastures in village assemblies. The panchayati raj department has a target of 4,82,000 plants, and the agriculture department 9,52,000 plants. The urban development department has set target of 1,28,000, housing development department 13,000, public works department 28,000 and defence department 11,000 saplings. The secondary education Department has a target of 29,000, basic education 48,000, technical education 3,000, and higher dducation department 49,000 plants. The animal husbandry department has a target of 19,000 plants, focusing mainly on planting shade and fodder species like chilbil gutel, kanji, pakar gular, and peepal under cow shelters. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Govt gives saplings, green gold certs to newborns
Varanasi: The Uttar Pradesh govt has announced a special programme for babies born from July 1 to July 7. Each newborn will receive a "green gold certificate" and a sapling, establishing a lifelong connection with nature. The forest and health departments will jointly implement this scheme. Information about births at district hospitals, CHCs, PHCs and other govt facilities will be conveyed by the health department to forest officials. "The govt plans to present families with a sapling and "Green Gold Certificate" to commemorate their child's birth. The sapling, which will be planted to mark the newborn's arrival, is expected to develop into an asset and companion for the child's future years," said Varanasi's forest conservator Ravi Kumar Singh. Singh emphasised that this initiative would strengthen environmental conservation and social consciousness. He indicated their preference for providing timber-yielding species like teak and rosewood. The department will also guide families about proper planting methods and encourage ongoing tree maintenance. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
17-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Vermillion saplings to be planted Varanasi as tribute to Op Sindoor
Varanasi: As part of a special initiative by forest department, modelled as a tribute to Operation Sindoor , saplings of sindoor (vermillion) tree will be planted across Varanasi district this year. Ganga Task Force Varanasi is the nodal agency for this initiative, especially at the Shaurya Jungle site. The tree plantation mega campaign for 2025 in Varanasi will commence on Jul 1 and continue till Independence Day. A meeting was held on Monday at office of the forest department under the chairmanship of Ravi Kumar Singh, Varanasi Circle forest conservator, to review preparations for the campaign. The meeting was attended by divisional forest officer, Swati and representatives of social and non-governmental organisations. Singh said that in addition to the plantation campaign, World Yoga Day, World Nature Conservation Day, World Tiger Day and Jungle Festival would be celebrated with active participation from attendees, NGOs and public. He said as in previous years, this year too, forest department initiated a tree plantation project based on a special theme, which includes establishment of specific forests for protection of planted trees, such as Atal Van, Ekta Van, Eklavya Van, Oxy Van, Shaurya Van, Gopal Van, Triveni Van, Heritage Tree Garden, Sacred Stream Plantation Express, Sahjan Bhandara, Food Forest, as well as Gram Van, Mitra Van, Shakti Van, Yuva Van and Balvan. Under Sahjan Bhandara scheme, Varanasi forest department will this year provide free saplings for environmental conservation. The meeting was attended by members of Srijan Social Institution, Rotary Club, Wildlife Trust of India, Ganga Task Force, Indian Wildlife Institute, Young India CII, Lok Bharati, Cyan Foundation, Bheera Foundation, Brihaspati Foundation, FPO West India, Varun Seva Trust and Namami Gange Ganga Vichar Manch.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Time of India
Three held smuggling parrots in bus
Varanasi: Forest officials busted a racket involved in the illegal trade of birds of endangered species on Sunday in Varanasi. Three smugglers were arrested with 28 live parrots packed in a carton box, smuggled from Jharkhand. Forest Conservator (Varanasi) Ravi Kumar Singh said that, after receiving a tip-off, a team of officials raided the Andharapul team, led by Regional Forest Officer Ravindra Yadav and Deputy Regional Forest Officer Rajkumar Gautam, recovered 28 live parrots in a carton from a bus. Bus driver Dhananjay Singh, conductor Abhay Singh alias Kanhaiya, and Md Arif were arrested and the bus was seized. On being questioned they revealed that the birds were transported from Garhwa, Jharkhand, by Md Arif of Varanasi. The recovered birds are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Legal proceedings are underway under sections 9, 39, 48 (b) (I) & (II), 49 (b) (IV), 51, and 57 of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Singh appealed to citizens to report any illegal trade involving these species to the office's phone numbers: 0542-2585444 and 0542-2585574.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
‘Turtles are key indicators of healthy environ, awareness must to save them'
1 2 Varanasi: To mark World Turtle Day, the forest department on Friday organised a seminar at Sarnath Zoo to raise awareness and sensitivity towards conservation of turtles. Every year on May 23, World Turtle Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the declining number of turtles globally, protect their habitats, arrange for their rehabilitation, and rescue them. Forest conservator of Varanasi Circle Ravi Kumar Singh said "Turtles are one of the oldest living species in the world, dating back about 200 million years, existing even before birds, snakes and lizards. Their presence in the ecosystem is crucial as they are considered indicators of a healthy environment. They play a significant role in the food chain, and their existence is vital for controlling several plant and fish species. " He said there are over 300 species of turtles worldwide, with around 130 declared endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). In India, there are 29 species of turtles, including 24 species of tortoises (land turtles) and 5 species of sea turtles. Most of these turtles are protected under various schedules of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. According to him, India is home to five species of sea turtles, including Olive Ridley, Leatherback, Loggerhead, Green Turtle and Hawksbill. The first three are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, the Green Turtle is Endangered, and the Hawksbill is Critically Endangered. Without conservation efforts, these species may soon become extinct. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
