Archive · 7 Dec 2025
15,000 Trees From Rajamahendravaram For Nashik Kumbh Mela
For the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Nashik, around 1,800 trees in the Tapovan area will be cut to build a place for sadhus.
To make up for this, the government will plant 15,000 new trees from Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh.
These trees will be taken care of using special watering methods and natural fertilizers.
Some people are upset about cutting the trees, and the government is talking to them to find a solution.
The first batch of trees will arrive in Nashik next week.
1,800 trees in Tapovan area to be cut for Sadhu Gram project construction.
15,000 new trees to be planted in Nashik as compensation, sourced from Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Trees will be maintained using drip irrigation and organic fertilizers by the Nashik Municipal Corporation.
First phase of tree arrival expected next week with 1,000 to 2,000 trees.
Opposition to tree cutting has intensified, leading to a scheduled discussion with protesters.
- Who
- Nashik Municipal Corporation, Kumbh Minister Girish Mahajan, Environmentalists, Citizens, Political Parties, Artists
- What
- Planting of 15,000 trees to compensate for the cutting of 1,800 trees in Tapovan area for the Sadhu Gram project
- When
- Trees to arrive in phases, with the first phase next week
- Where
- Nashik, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To compensate for the trees cut for the construction of the Sadhu Gram project and to address environmental concerns
- Number of Trees to be Cut
- 1,800
- Number of Trees to be Planted
- 15,000
- Source of Trees
- Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh
- Tree Species
- Lemon, Jamun, Mango, Peepal, Banyan, and others
- Maintenance Method
- Drip irrigation and organic fertilisers
- First Phase Tree Arrival
- 1,000 to 2,000 trees next week
- Project Affected
- Sadhu Gram project and Exhibition Centre