🌿 UP to Plant 35 Crore Saplings – Van Mahotsav 2025 Plantation Drive
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| Uttar Pradesh launches massive 35 crore sapling plantation under Van Mahotsav 2025, focusing on riverbanks to curb floods and boost green cover |
Published: July 10, 2025
🌱 What’s Happening?
The Uttar Pradesh plantation drive in July 2025 is one of the largest green initiatives in India. Under Van Mahotsav UP 2025, the government aims to plant over 35 crore saplings in just one week, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and flood resilience.
🌊 Riverbank Greening Strategy
A key focus of the campaign is riverbank sapling planting in UP. This includes mass plantation along the Ganga, Yamuna, Betwa, and Gomti rivers. These saplings will strengthen embankments and reduce erosion and flood risk.
🌍 Why This Monsoon Plantation Matters
- ✅ Part of the broader Monsoon plantation campaign in India
- ✅ Helps prevent urban and rural flooding in Uttar Pradesh
- ✅ Boosts green cover in riverbank zones and expressways
🤝 How Citizens Can Join
You can be part of this movement by planting saplings and spreading awareness of the Van Mahotsav UP 2025 drive. The government encourages people to post on social media using #EkPedMaaKeNaam and join local plantation campaigns.
📍 Execution and District Targets
The UP plantation drive July 2025 is coordinated by the Forest Department in partnership with expressway authorities and panchayats. Each district has a fixed quota to meet within the first week of July.
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