PLANT SAPLINGS
PM Modi launches 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day
PM Modi was accompanied by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena during the sapling planting.
Flower saplings from Maharashtra, Ramayana-era trees adorn Ram Mandir premises
Nearly 7,500 flower saplings from Maharashtra have been planted in the Ram temple, providing a beautiful sight for devotees. The forest department has planted various foreign and indigenous flower varieties, along with 56 species of ornamental plants. The temple also features a Nakshatra Vatika with 27 trees representing constellations. CM Adityanath recently planted saplings in the Nakshatra Vatika, and iron tree guards have been installed for plant protection.
EAM S Jaishankar plants sapling in Indian Embassy in Nepal, pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi
Earlier today, EAM Jaishankar highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of 'HIT' to foster bilateral ties between India and Nepal and reaffirmed his commitment to redefine the relationship with Nepal.
Tulsi Pujan Diwas 2023: Date, timings, rituals & significance of this holy day
Tulsi Diwas has major significance for the Hindus. Many Hindus grow Tulsi plants in their homes. Devotees believe that those who worship Tulsi Mata are blessed by Lord Krishna. Goddess Tulsi showers prosperity and happiness on those who worship her on this day, and fulfil their wishes, people believe.
Amrit Brikshya Andolan: Assam govt creates nine Guinness World Records
The entire exercise was carried out in Jan Bhagidaari model, through active involvement of the Self-Help Group Members, ASHA Workers, Anganwadi Workers, educational institutions, police personnel including VDP, tea garden workers, government officials and other citizens. During Amrit Brikshya Andolan started by the Department of Environment and Forests attempts were made to create Guinness World Records. Accordingly, nine records were made in nine categories.
State to plant one crore saplings on a single day: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has praised the Balipara Foundation's initiative to plant 1 billion trees in the North East region of India, as well as in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. The initiative aims to raise $1 billion to restore and safeguard one million hectares of land across the Eastern Himalayas. The Chairman of Balipara Foundation, Ranjit Barthakur, described the initiative as a significant conservation effort for South Asia.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app to enrich Assam’s beauty
Sarma, referring to the launch of the Amrit Brikshya Andolan web portal/mobile app as a first step towards the target of 1-crore sapling plantation on September 17, said Amrit Brikshya Andolan would provide a major boost to the State's green economy. Stating that rampant destruction of forests across the world as one of the major contributing factors behind global warming.
Uttar Pradesh's Vriksharopan Janandolan 2023 sets green milestone with over 30 cr saplings planted in a day
The positive impact of these endeavors is evident in the Forest Survey of India's (FSI) "State of the Forest" report, which highlights a significant increase in forest cover in UP by 417 sq km (0.18%) and tree cover by 377 sq km (0.16%). The state's overall green cover now constitutes 9.23% of its geographical area, an impressive development owing to the massive plantation initiatives.
Mass afforestation drive in Bengal: White and red sandalwood trees planted along Red Road
Over the past decade, the forest area has witnessed an increase from 17.2% in 2011 to 21.6% in 2021. Additionally, the forest protected area network has risen from 4.5% to 5.2% of the state's geographical area. As part of ongoing conservation efforts, the state government secured a Rs 650-crore agreement under JICA assistance for forest and biodiversity conservation.
Assam CM seeks govt help for procuring 1 cr saplings for plantation under PM's LiFE Mission
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav to seek help for procuring one crore quality saplings for plantation under PM's LiFE Mission. The Union Minister assured his assistance to rope in experts from Dehradun to help the Government of Assam in the plantation.
One crore sapling plantation drive: Assam identifies SHG members, Anganwadi workers among others as target groups
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners to discuss the plan of action for implementation of three ambitious initiatives of the state government at Janata Bhawan today. These initiatives are plantation of one crore saplings across Assam to boost commercial wood production and environment protection, Khel Maharan and Sanskritik Mahasangram for creating an inclusive environment for identifying talents in the field of sports and culture.
Assam set to count the giving sapling and tree
Assam chief minister said forest regulation has been amended to allow people to plant commercial trees, which could be felled after a certain period.
A ‘fruitful’ experience: Persimmons, avocados and the value of planting the best varieties
Variety-based fruit farming will always be more profitable.
Coal companies to bring more than 2,400 hectares under green cover this year
Greening initiatives of the coal sector will help generate an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030. Greening drive is in full swing in coal mining areas and about 1,000 Ha of land has already been covered through block and avenue plantation, grassland creation, bamboo plantation and high-tech cultivation by August 15.
1,000 Sandalwood saplings to be planted in Delhi; guards to provide 24/7 security
NDMC official Kuljeet Singh Chahal said in an interview that a total of 1,000 saplings of red and white sandalwood trees would be planted in some 'closed locations' like parks, and some gardens of residential societies due to security concerns, under the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Council.
PM's 71st birthday: Ahmedabad civic body plants 71k saplings to create 'Narendra Modi forest'
The tree plantation, based on Japanese techniques to ensure they grow close to each other so that the plot resembles a forest, was carried out near Lal Bahadur Shastri Lake, officials said. The plot is being called the Narendra Modi forest, they said, adding that the drive was part of the civic body's aim to plant one million trees this year.
Amitabh Bachchan goes green, plants sapling at Ramoji Film City
The Big B took part in Hyderabad's 'Green India Challenge'.
28 crore saplings to be planted to increase forest cover to 33% in Tamil Nadu: Minister
All the departments, including Revenue, horticulture, highway and other social welfare and NGOs will be involved in the drive to plant 28 crore saplings by removing trees like eucalyptus in another 10 years, state Forest Minister K Ramachandran said.
UP govt plants 25 crore saplings
As part of the state government's 'Van Mahotsav' programme, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took part in a plantation drive in Sultanpur along the Purvanchal Expressway. Over one billion saplings have been planted in the state since Adityanath became chief minister.
Amit Shah calls to make Ahmedabad world's greenest city
Union Home Minister Amit Shah planted tree saplings in Ahmedabad and appealed to citizens to make it the city with the largest green cover not just in India, but in the world. He also appealed to the people of his constituency to plant those varieties of trees that could provide oxygen to three-four generations.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar says extra marks for class 8-12 students nurturing plant saplings
The modalities for making the provision will be worked out soon, the chief minister said. He was speaking after inaugurating a Panchkarma Wellness Centre, located in the panoramic view of Nature Camp Thapli and Nature Trails of Morni hills in Panchkula district
Delhi govt to celebrate 'Van Mahotsav' from June 26-July 11: Gopal Rai
Urging Delhiites to join the drive, Environment minister Rai said, "The government under the leadership of Chief Minister Arvind Kehriwal has run several campaigns to reduce air pollution in the city and the efforts have helped us to bring down air pollution in Delhi by 25 per cent.
Bihar CM launches ambitious drive of planting 5 crore saplings in a year
The state government proposes to complete 'Mission 5.0 crore', which shall be undertaken as part of Nitish Kumar's comprehensive anti-climate change 'Jal Jeevan Hariyali' programme, in the financial year 2021-22.
Delhi govt to launch drive to plant 33 lakh saplings from Jun 5: Gopal Rai
"The central government had given us a target to plant 15 lakh saplings in the city last year. We planted 32 lakh saplings. This time, the Centre has given us a target of planting 18 lakh saplings," he said.
Seven years of Modi govt: BJP Karnataka unit chief plants saplings
Modi as Prime Minister also boosted India's image in the world by maintaining good relations with other countries, BJP Karnataka state president and Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel said.
ICICI Prudential AMC to plant 50,000 tree saplings on behalf of its ESG fund investors
The New Fund Offer had received over 50,000 applications cumulatively worth Rs 1,457 crore. Since its inception on October 09, 2020), ICICI Prudential ESG Fund has delivered 17.88% returns.
Will soon approve tree transplantation policy: CM Kejriwal
The government will also come out with a list of empanelled technical agencies, which will be doing the transplantation.
8.5 lakh saplings planted in Delhi, hope to achieve target by March next year: Gopal Rai
The minister said the Delhi government will get a third-party audit conducted to ascertain the survival rate of the plants. The objective of the drive is to increase the national capital's green cover from 325 square kilometres at present to 350 sq km by 2021.
West Bengal govt to create forests using Japanese method
The Miyawaki method involves planting dozens of native species in the same area, which becomes maintenance-free after the first three years. This method ensures plant growth is 10 times faster and the resulting plantation is 30 times denser.
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