Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Minister Surekha Urges Citizens to Join Climate Fight
Minister Konda Surekha asked people to help fight climate change by planting trees.
She said planting a tree is not enough because people must also care for it.
She encouraged every household to grow at least one sapling.
Government officials will continue planting trees during the rainy season.
Schools and offices were also asked to join the effort.
Students may make seed balls to help grow more plants.
The minister said trees provide clean air and help protect water.
She also recommended planting shade-giving trees that grow well locally.
Konda Surekha urged every household to plant, protect and nurture at least one sapling.
She said plantation drives would continue through September and possibly into October during the monsoon.
Officials were directed to achieve at least 10 percent of plantation targets immediately.
Schools, offices and households were asked to participate in tree-planting efforts.
Surekha linked tree protection to cleaner air, water, ecological balance and action against climate change.
- Who
- Forest, Environment and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha, along with local officials, students and residents.
- What
- She urged citizens and institutions to plant, protect and nurture trees as part of climate-change action.
- When
- Tuesday; plantation drives are planned through the end of September and possibly into October.
- Where
- Rangashaipet Government Junior and Degree College in Warangal.
- Why
- To strengthen green cover, protect the environment and address climate change, irregular rainfall and ecological concerns.
- Programme
- Vanamahotsavam
- Location
- Rangashaipet Government Junior and Degree College, Warangal
- Household target
- At least one sapling per household
- Plantation timeline
- Through the end of September, and possibly into October
- Immediate official target
- At least 10 percent of the plantation target
- Suggested activities
- Seed-ball activities with students and planting locally suitable shade-giving species
- Attendees
- Warangal Collector Dr Satya Sharada, DFO Nikitha and other officials