Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Singareni CMD's Tree Planting Sets National Record
The boss of Singareni, Mr. Balram, has become a record-breaker by planting lots and lots of trees!
He planted over 20,000 saplings, earning a special award.
It all started in 2019.
He checks on the trees every day to make sure they're growing.
Now, there are many small forests, with lots of trees growing, which helps birds and other animals.
Other leaders and people are happy and excited about this success.
Singareni CMD N Balram set a national and global record by planting over 20,000 saplings.
Balram's achievement was recognized by Viswaguru World Records and witnessed at a felicitation ceremony.
The CMD planted 225 saplings near the GK Open Cast Mine in Kothagudem.
Balram's tree planting began in 2019 and has expanded across Singareni's operational areas.
His efforts have resulted in 35 mini forests across 56 locations, with a 90% sapling survival rate.
- Who
- Singareni CMD N Balram.
- What
- Singareni CMD N Balram set a new record for tree plantation, planting over 20,000 saplings.
- When
- The plantation began on June 5, 2019.
- Where
- Across Singareni's coal belt, including locations in Kothagudem, Durg Colony, New Delhi, Odisha, and Australia.
- Why
- To contribute to environmental efforts and create thriving mini forests.
- Record Set
- Planting over 20,000 saplings
- Recognition
- Viswaguru World Records
- Location of Ceremony
- Singareni Bhavan
- Initial Goal
- Green just two acres
- Survival Rate
- 90%