CM Yogi Adityanath launched the ‘Maha Tree Plantation 2026’ campaign by planting saplings under the ‘One Tree in the Name of Mother’ initiative in Gorakhpur. The aim of this campaign is to plant 35 crore trees across UP. The CM also distributed certificates to the farmers under the Carbon Credit Scheme.
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [भारत]July 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday planted a sapling under the ‘One Tree in Mother’s Name’ initiative. He is about to launch the ‘Maha Vriksharopan 2026’ campaign in Gorakhpur district, which aims to plant 35 crore trees across the state. The Chief Minister will also address a public meeting in Gorakhpur today, where he will officially launch this massive tree plantation drive aimed at promoting environmental protection and increasing green cover in Uttar Pradesh.
Launch of the campaign and encouragement to farmers
According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), CM Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate this environment campaign from Gorakhpur. As part of the launch event, the Chief Minister will establish the ‘Holi Triveni Plantation and Development Garden’ in Gorakhpur.
Moreover, to promote sustainable agriculture and green incentives, CM Adityanath will distribute certificates to local farmers under the Carbon Credit Scheme. Also, the Chief Minister will distribute certificates to local farmers under the Carbon Credit Scheme, which will encourage sustainable farming practices and provide incentives related to environmental protection.
Deputy CM appealed to the people
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak appealed to people across the state to participate in the tree plantation drive by planting at least one tree and contribute to making Uttar Pradesh greener.
He said, “Under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign in Uttar Pradesh, we have targeted to plant more than 35 crore trees across the state. The entire government, BJP workers and the general public are enthusiastically participating in this campaign. I appeal to the people of Uttar Pradesh to plant at least one tree and help make the state green, and contribute to environmental protection.”
Objective of ‘One tree in mother’s name’ campaign
According to the CMO, the aim of the “Ek Peed Maa Ke Naam” campaign is to give new impetus to environmental protection. The ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to encourage public participation in environmental protection and create awareness about the importance of increasing tree cover.
The initiative combines the emotional connection associated with mothers with a collective call for environmental responsibility, encouraging citizens to plant trees as a contribution towards a sustainable future. (ANI)
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