2 weeks ago

Nashik Plants 5.29 Lakh Saplings on Independence Day

Nashik held a large tree-planting event on Independence Day.

People planted 5.29 lakh young trees in one day.

Government workers, students, groups and local residents took part.

The event was part of campaigns called Harit Maharashtra Abhiyan and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.

These campaigns encourage people to protect nature and grow more trees.

People also registered many plantings on three online platforms.

By the end of the Van Mahotsav period, nearly 16.50 lakh trees had been planted in the district.

The effort is intended to increase green cover and support environmental conservation.

Key facts

Single-day planting: 5.29 lakh saplings were planted across Nashik district on Independence Day.
Van Mahotsav total: Nearly 16.50 lakh trees were planted in the district during the Harit Maharashtra campaign period.
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam registrations: Nearly 1.78 lakh trees were registered on the campaign portal.
Amrit Vriksh registrations: Around 5.48 lakh trees were registered on the Amrit Vriksh app.
Forest Portal registrations: Approximately 6.5 lakh trees were registered on the Forest Portal.
Campaigns: The drive was held under Harit Maharashtra Abhiyan and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.
Inauguration: Girish Mahajan inaugurated the district-level drive by planting a sapling at the Divisional Commissioner’s Office.

freepressjournal.in · 2 weeks ago