Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, July 6: In a remarkable show of unity and environmental commitment, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch a record-breaking plantation drive on July 9, 2025. With active participation from all sections of society, the state aims to plant an unprecedented 37 crore saplings in a single day, marking another historic milestone in its green journey.
Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership, Uttar Pradesh has consistently set new benchmarks in environmental conservation through its progressive forest policy. This year's plantation campaign is expected to be the biggest to date, with massive participation from public representatives, government employees, students, farmers, lawyers, doctors, NGOs, and community groups. The government has appealed to everyone to not only plant trees, but also upload their photos and ensure the saplings are nurtured.
CM Yogi has held several review meetings with officials, directing the Forest Department to ensure wide public participation. In response, state and departmental officers have reached out to representatives, organizations, and individuals from every corner of society to unite for the cause.
People from all sections of society will take part in the campaign. With the involvement of 25 crore citizens and 26 government departments, this one-day drive is set to reach new heights. The participants will include: 60,182 public representatives, 3.4 crore students, 2.24 crore farmers, 13,44,558 government employees, 4,69,900 advocates, 27,270 voluntary organizations and 15,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs.
The campaign is also emotionally driven with the theme "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0." Citizens are encouraged to dedicate a tree to their mothers, upload photos of the plantation, and commit to protecting the saplings.
Photos can be uploaded by visiting upforest.gov.in or upfd.in, or by scanning the QR code. To geo-tag the images, participants must enable GPS on their mobile phones. These images will serve as a digital record of people's participation. |
