Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Nashik Plants 6.91 Lakh Trees in Green Maharashtra Campaign
In Nashik, a big tree-planting campaign called Green Maharashtra is happening.
The goal is to plant 300 crore trees all over Maharashtra.
Nashik has already planted 6.91 lakh trees, which is 22.17% of their target.
Different departments like the Forest Department, Social Forestry Department, and Railways Department have planted many trees.
Even other organizations have helped by planting trees.
The monsoon season is good for planting trees because the soil is moist.
The District Collector, Ayush Prasad, wants everyone, including private companies and the public, to join in and plant more trees to make Nashik greener and more sustainable.
Nashik district has planted 6.91 lakh trees under the Green Maharashtra Campaign.
The overall target is 3,120,050 saplings, with 22.17% achieved so far.
Various departments and partner organizations have contributed significantly to the campaign.
The monsoon season is favorable for tree plantation and conservation.
District Collector Ayush Prasad appeals for public participation in large-scale plantation drives.
- Who
- Nashik district, various departments, partner organisations
- What
- Planting of 6.91 lakh trees under the Green Maharashtra Campaign
- When
- During the monsoon season
- Where
- Nashik district, Maharashtra
- Why
- To achieve environmental conservation and sustainability
Environmental Conservation
Urban Development
Priority of Green Spaces
Environmental Conservation
Planting trees is crucial for environmental conservation and sustainability.
Urban Development
Urban development and infrastructure projects may sometimes conflict with tree plantation efforts.
- Total Trees Planted
- 691,823
- Overall Target
- 3,120,050
- Percentage Achieved
- 22.17%
- Forest Department Target
- 277,901 trees (42.11%)
- Social Forestry Department Target
- 212,397 trees (51.80%)
- Railways Department Target
- 7,000 trees (100%)
- Higher and Technical Education Department Target
- 2,500 trees (125%)
- Soil and Water Conservation Department Target
- 29,000 trees (96.67%)
- Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 Campaign
- 12,561 trees (83.74%)
- Partner Organisations Contribution
- 31,000 trees