In ‘Shaurya Van’, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh planted the sapling of Rudraksh grown in 30 acres at BrahMos Facility, Bhatgaon. This green belt decorated with 20,000 plants is a symbol of the bravery of the army and environmental protection.
Lucknow, 17 October. India is now moving forward not only for its own security but also by becoming an ally in the defense of friendly countries. With this thinking in mind, the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has developed a beautiful green belt in an area of 30 acres at BrahMos Facility, Bhatgaon. On Saturday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh further strengthened this initiative by planting saplings here.
CM Yogi and Defense Minister planted Rudraksh saplings
Under the ‘One Tree in the Name of Mother – 2.0’ campaign, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh planted one Rudraksh sapling each. Both the leaders inspected ‘Shaurya Van’ and appreciated the plantation work done there. The Chief Minister also gave instructions to further expand this forest area.
30 Acres of Greenery: Green Belt of BrahMos Facility
According to Lucknow Divisional Forest Officer Sitanshu Pandey, the forest department has developed green belt in an area of 30 acres in the BrahMos facility Bhatgaon. So far 20 thousand saplings have been planted in this area. There are also plans to plant more trees here when land becomes available.
‘Shaurya Van’ – the land symbolizing the valor of the army
Sitanshu Pandey said that ‘Shaurya Van’ has been established in the BrahMos facility complex. It has been named ‘Shaurya’ to showcase the story of courage and dedication of the Indian Army through the BrahMos missile project and Operation Sindoor.
Glimpse of the plants planted in Shaurya Van
- Total Plantation: Around 20,000
- Mango plants: 3,000 to 4,000
- Neem plants: 2,000 to 3,000
- Amla plants: 2,000 to 3,000
- Maulshree, Guava, Arjun, Shisham: Around 6,000 to 7,000
Apart from this, the forest area has been made safe and attractive by surrounding it with bamboo plants on all sides.
New identity gained through attractive landscaping
The landscaping of ‘Shaurya Van’ has been specially designed in such a way that it becomes a wonderful combination of environmental protection and beauty. The greenery here will not only enhance the natural balance but will also keep alive the spirit of military valor and patriotism.
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