Plant more saplings on a single day than U.P.'s population: Adityanath

YOGI SAID 'EK PED MAA KE NAAM' REPRESENTS A COLLECTIVE PUSH TO TRANSITION U.P. FROM HEATWAVE TO GREENWAVE

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched the logo of 'Vriksharopan Maha Abhiyan 2025,' and announced an ambitious goal of planting more saplings on a single day than the total population of Uttar Pradesh.

He gave the direction during a high-level review meeting. The CM announced that a total 35 crore saplings will be planted during Van Mahotsav—an initiative that surpasses even the total population of U.P — from July 1 to 7. Describing it as a major environmental event, he urged that preparations begin immediately, emphasising the need to spread the message, "Plant trees, save trees".

According to officials, the forest department will plant 12.60 crore saplings, while other departments will account for 22.40 crore saplings. Detailed department-wise targets have been set, with ongoing work on rural and urban microplans and nodal officers appointed across all departments to ensure seamless implementation of the ambitious plan.