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Kanpur Gears Up for Massive Tree Planting Drive
11 Jul
Summary
- Kanpur will plant 35.84 lakh saplings across 500 locations on July 12.
- Seven special theme-based forests and 51 Gokul Vatikas will be developed.
- Residents urged to plant a tree in their mother's name via 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'.
Kanpur is preparing for an extensive tree plantation drive scheduled for July 12. This city-wide event will involve planting approximately 35.84 lakh saplings at 500 identified locations, with participation expected from government officials across various departments. The program aims to enhance the city's green cover significantly.
Key features of the drive include the development of seven specialized theme-based forests and the creation of Gokul Vatikas at 51 cow shelters. The main event will commence at 9 am at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, with Cabinet Minister Rakesh Sachan as the chief guest.
Preparations are complete for this green initiative. The Forest Department alone aims to plant 8.55 lakh saplings, while other departments are tasked with planting the remaining 27.29 lakh. Various native tree species, including mango, peepal, and jamun, will be planted to ensure biodiversity.
District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh has appealed for active public participation, encouraging citizens to join the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative by planting a tree in their mother's honor and committing to its care.
