Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Igatpuri Plants 60,000 Saplings Across Two Hectares
People planted 60,000 young trees and other plants at Gol Tekdi in Igatpuri.
The planting area covers two hectares.
It is opposite Railway Lake.
The work was part of the Atal Anandvan Ghanvan scheme.
The new plants are expected to make the city greener.
They may also help protect the environment.
Officials plan to build pathways and amenities there.
This could make Gol Tekdi a place for local people and tourists to visit.
A total of 60,000 saplings and trees were planted across two hectares at Gol Tekdi in Igatpuri.
The plantation was carried out under the Atal Anandvan Ghanvan scheme.
Gol Tekdi is located opposite Railway Lake within Igatpuri Municipal Council limits.
The project is intended to increase Igatpuri’s green cover and support environmental conservation.
Plans include pathways and amenities to potentially develop Gol Tekdi as a tourist destination.
- Who
- The plantation involved Igatpuri municipal representatives and forest officials under the Atal Anandvan Ghanvan scheme.
- What
- A total of 60,000 saplings and trees of various species were planted across two hectares.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the plantation took place.
- Where
- At Gol Tekdi, opposite Railway Lake, within the Igatpuri Municipal Council limits in Nashik.
- Why
- To increase Igatpuri’s green cover, support environmental conservation and potentially develop the area as a tourist destination.
- Location
- Gol Tekdi, opposite Railway Lake, Igatpuri
- Area planted
- Two hectares
- Number planted
- 60,000 saplings and trees
- Scheme
- Atal Anandvan Ghanvan
- Expected environmental benefit
- Increased green cover and support for environmental conservation
- Planned development
- Pathways and amenities for visitors
- Potential future use
- Tourist destination