Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Jalgaon Launches Miyawaki Plantation Drive to Boost Green Cover
A city in India called Jalgaon decided to plant many trees.
They are using a special way to grow forests called the Miyawaki method.
This method helps make forests grow fast and thick.
The city has started a big tree planting event called a plantation drive.
A garden that uses stars and planets for its theme, called a Nakshatra Garden, is also part of the plan.
Important leaders came to the first tree planting ceremony.
They planted a small tree to begin the event.
The leaders said planting trees is not enough; the trees also need care and water.
They want everyone in the city to help take care of the new trees.
The goal is to make Jalgaon greener, cleaner, and healthier for everyone who lives there.
Jalgaon launched a 'Miyawaki' tree plantation and 'Nakshatra Garden' campaign on August 10 across various city wards.
The drive was formally inaugurated in the T.M. Nagar area by ministers Girish Mahajan and Gulabrao Patil planting a sapling.
The campaign is part of the 'Green Maharashtra' vision of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
It is a joint effort of the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation and Mahila Housing Trust, spearheaded by Mayor Deepmala Kale and Municipal Commissioner Aditya Jivane.
Officials urged citizens to actively participate, stressing that preserving and nurturing trees is essential to combat climate change and pollution.
- Who
- Jalgaon Municipal Corporation, Mahila Housing Trust, Mayor Deepmala Kale, Municipal Commissioner Aditya Jivane, and ministers Girish Mahajan and Gulabrao Patil.
- What
- Launch of a 'Miyawaki' tree plantation and 'Nakshatra Garden' campaign to boost green cover across the city.
- When
- August 10
- Where
- Jalgaon city, with the inauguration at the T.M. Nagar area.
- Why
- To increase green cover, combat climate change and rising pollution, and preserve the city's natural beauty under the 'Green Maharashtra' vision.
- Campaign
- 'Miyawaki' tree plantation and 'Nakshatra Garden' drive
- Launch date
- August 10
- Inauguration site
- T.M. Nagar area, Jalgaon
- Initiative vision
- 'Green Maharashtra' vision of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- Implementing partners
- Jalgaon Municipal Corporation and Mahila Housing Trust
- Campaign leads
- Mayor Deepmala Kale and Municipal Commissioner Aditya Jivane
- Inaugurated by
- Ministers Girish Mahajan and Gulabrao Patil
- Key message
- Planting alone is not enough; preservation and nurturing of trees is essential